# Sustainable Sapling-Saving Structures The Cocoon Tree Plantation Device Addresses Climate Change By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-08-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-plantation References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/sapling-cocoon-aids-land-restoration-arid-conditions/) & [landlifecompany](http://www.landlifecompany.com/) This sustainable tree plantation technology helps combat climate change in arid conditions with poor quality soils. The 'Cocoon' from [Land Life Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-district-scrambler) based in the Netherlands protects tree saplings with a modern and science-backed method. The structure's "wick system drip-feeds the seeding roots drops per day, encouraging the roots to reach the subsurface water table" to facilitate tree planting in a sustainable manner. The Cocoon reservoir is manufactured out of a 100% biodegradable material that also contains soil-enriching nutrients. The Cocoon acts as a tree shelter as well, to protect the sapling from a harsh or inhospitable environment, like plant-eating animals and damage caused by sun and wind. The tree plantation system is also an extremely cost-effective one at $9 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Tree Plantation:** The Cocoon Tree provides a modern, science-backed and sustainable method to plant trees in arid areas. - **Biodegradable Technology:** The Cocoon Tree uses a 100% biodegradable material that contains soil-enriching nutrients, paving the way for biodegradable solutions in agriculture. - **Affordable Plantation System:** The Cocoon Tree plantation system is an extremely cost-effective measure, providing an opportunity for more affordable methods for tree planting. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture:** The Cocoon Tree technology can revolutionize the agriculture industry by providing an affordable, sustainable method to plant trees in arid areas. - **Environmental:** Sustainable practices are increasingly needed for the protection of our environment. The Cocoon Tree provides an innovative solution to combat climate change-induced deforestation. - **Construction:** The technology used in Cocoon Tree's construction can be applied in the construction industry to manufacture greener and biodegradable construction materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [Versatile Plant-Growing Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-core.md) - [Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fog-smart.md) - [Sustainable Decomposing Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootmaker.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Zero-Waste Seedling Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md)