Ex-NASA engineer to plant one billion trees using drones

The video discusses the alarming rate of deforestation, with 58,000 square miles of forest lost annually. Bio Carbon Engineering, an Oxford-based start-up, aims to combat this by planting 1 billion trees a year using drones. The process involves mapping deforested areas, deploying automated planting drones to plant germinated seeds, and using nutrient-rich seed pods to ensure successful growth. With two operators, 36,000 trees can be planted daily.

How much forest area is lost every year due to deforestation?

• Up to 100,000 square miles

• Up to 58,000 square miles

• Up to 20,000 square miles

• Up to 75,000 square miles

What is the goal of Bio Carbon Engineering in terms of tree planting?

• To plant 500 million trees a year

• To plant 1 billion trees a year

• To plant 100 million trees a year

• To plant 2 billion trees a year

What is the first step in the reforestation process using drones?

• Planting seeds directly

• Mapping the deforested area

• Collecting seeds

• Watering the soil

What is used to ensure the seed pods penetrate the soil?

• A sharp spike

• A manual planting tool

• A small pressurized canister

• A heavy weight

How many trees can be planted in a single day with the use of drones?

• 10,000 trees

• 25,000 trees

• 50,000 trees

• 36,000 trees