Illustration donated by Kristine Marsh

The Riley family has planted a tree in honor of Wes & Chase

Time–honored, beautiful, solemn and wise. Noble, sacred and ancient Trees reach the highest heavens and penetrate the deepest secrets of the earth. Trees are the largest living beings on this planet. Trees are in communion with the spiritual and the material. Trees guard the forests and the sanctified places that must not be spoiled. Trees watch over us and provide us with what we need to live on this planet. Trees provide a focal point for meditation, enlightenment, guidance and inspiration. Trees have a soul and a spirit.

The Riley family
Illustration donated by Kristine Marsh

Fun Tree Facts

  • Over 25% of modern medicines find their origin from tropical forest plants.
    United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
  • The carbon stored in the world’s forests exceeds the amount of carbon currently in the atmosphere.
    United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
  • A tree releases more than 8 times as much moisture into the atmosphere compared to the equivalent area of ocean.
    United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
For more tree facts, see our Cards to Trees page or view more dedications

Why Paper Culture Plants Trees

  • We’re a paper company: moreso than most, trees are truly our business
  • We ALWAYS use 100% post-consumer recycled paper and/or alternative renewable fibers like cotton or bamboo which means our cards do not result in the cutting down of any new trees, however, that simply means that we do no harm to trees. We wanted to take it one step further by actively contributing to reforestation by planting trees.
  • Honestly, as founders, we knew we wanted to do something on a consistent basis and it was as simple as, we all just love trees!
  • Trees do amazing things - check out our list of tree facts