If you want to give something that's (literally) outside the box, planting trees is a great way to do that. While not everyone identifies as an environmentalist, many have fond memories of enjoying the great outdoors.

Gift trees to your best friend, your grandma, the person who has everything, or the nature-lover on your list. They'll love the thoughtful gesture!

From cleaning the air we breathe to reducing urban heat, trees provide many benefits over their lifetimes.

And since the whole process is conducted digitally, gifting trees can reduce your holiday footprint and help you avoid the stress of busy shopping centers or shipping delays.

When it comes to providing a lifetime of benefits, trees truly are the gift that keeps on giving. Every year, your loved one can smile as they think about how their tree is growing and helping wildlife, ecosystems, local communities and the climate.

Healthy forests can shelter a breathtaking range of biodiversity — including 80% of all land-based species. Just think about all the birds, insects, and mammals that will have a place to live thanks to your awesome holiday gift!

Trees help clean the air we breathe. Through their leaves and bark, they absorb harmful pollutants and release clean oxygen for us to breathe.

The World Health organization says that 9 out of 10 people breathe air that contains high levels of pollutants, which can trigger new cases of asthma, exacerbate existing respiratory problems, lead to chronic illness, and more. Planting trees helps protect ecological and human health!

As evidenced by youth climate activism and advocacy around the world, young people today are increasingly concerned about how our changing climate will affect their future.

By gifting trees, you'll help secure a livable climate and environment for future generations.

Agroforestry trees can produce nutritious food and income for farmers and their families. They also help restore degraded land so farmers can gradually increase their crop yields, reduce damaging erosion and landslides, and retain soil moisture and nutrition so crops can grow and thrive.

Trees offer a lot of protection when heavy rainfall events occur. Their powerful root systems absorb stormwater, reducing the risk of catastrophic flooding. Certain species, such as mangroves, actually shield communities from storm surges. In fact, a wave passing within 100 meters of a mangrove forest can lose around 2/3 of its energy.

Gifting a tree with One Tree Planted is simple and affordable. You can plant as many as you'd like, whether it's a single tree or a small forest.

Regardless of your holiday gift budget, you can rest assured that you've given a meaningful and impactful gift.

Think of the time and money you'll save by not having to wrap a bunch of presents!

By planting trees on behalf of everyone on your holiday shopping list, you'll help ensure that your family's holiday celebrations are more sustainable this year.

Many gifts get thrown away within a year. That adds up to a lot of waste and lost value. Many others get returned or exchanged, and the associated shipping adds up to a lot of emissions. By gifting trees, you can avoid the hassle of holiday returns and rest assured that your gift isn't going to add to the waste stream!