“We are a husband and wife team that create engaging information-rich content to aid in public education and the conservation of giant trees and their forests“.
The Tree Projects is not a registered not for profit or charity. However, we get stuff done and achieve big goals.
Dr Jennifer Sanger
LEAD RESEARCHER
Dr Jennifer Sanger is a passionate forest ecologist and science outreach coordinator. She has spent over a decade studying forests and the charismatic plant species which inhabit them. Jennifer is the co-founder for The Tree Projects, an environmental outreach organisation which educates people about the world's most notable trees. She is an active member of the Tasmanian Climate Collective.
Steven Pearce
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Steven Pearce is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker and is the creative director for The Tree Projects. Willing to push the boundaries and embrace the latest technologies, Steve is able to deliver content that is unique, beautiful and inspiring. As an avid tree climber and a passionate naturalist, he has spent over 10 years documenting trees and forests.
Education
We provide a range of resources to educational platforms and media outlets both international and domestic. This can take the form of research, analysis and report publishing. Through to stunning photo and video projects that also scale up to live-streaming, media appearances and on location media events.
Advocacy
The worlds big trees are the base from which we share our wilderness experiences with the world. We engage with government, corporate and private stakeholders to champion the sheer grandeur of forests. Protection of our last remaining wild places and these forest icons though powerful visual stories backed up by solid scientific analysis.
Inspiration
We want to bring everyone with us on our big tree adventures. Our programs like the Tasmanian Recreational Tree Climbing Club, Tasmanian Big Tree Register and Big Tree State website are free to all. Our goal is to facilitate each individuals journey of forest discovery by removing as many social or economic barriers as possible.