Lord of the Trees

About

Lord of the Trees uses AI-enabled robotics and precision-planting drones with nutrient seed pods to regenerate mangroves, tidal marshes, kelp forests and other damaged ecosystems for governments and landowners.

Mission

Lord of the Trees is a New York-based ecosystem restoration company and public benefit corporation led by CEO Aymeric Maudous, with pending B-Corp certification. The company combines high technology (artificial intelligence, robotics, and drones) with Lo-Tek (local traditional ecological knowledge) to regenerate damaged ecosystems. Its core product is precision-planting drones capable of scattering about 400,000 seed pods in 12 hours and proprietary seed pods that contain nutrients to optimize germination and root development. The company plans to prioritize restoring blue carbon sources—mangroves, tidal marshlands, and kelp forests—because they can absorb 3–5x more carbon dioxide than regular forests. It is currently conducting a drone replanting project of critically endangered Red Mangroves in Australia and has additional programs planned in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, California, Mexico, and Africa. Lord of the Trees works with government authorities, the mining sector, landowners, and the agricultural industry to restore biodiversity at reduced cost. The company raised $1.25M in pre-seed funding and intends to use the proceeds to expand operations and accelerate growth.

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