MetLife Legacy TreesTM
Dec 15, 2023
The Legacy Trees Program is our pledge to plant a tree in honor of each loved one for whom MetLife has paid a Group Life Insurance benefit1. While serving as a living memorial for our insureds, the program will also fight deforestation, provide clean air, shade cover and habitat for animals, while reducing erosion and flooding in communities.
"We are honored to partner with MetLife to help cultivate hope and healing through their Legacy Trees program. As a living tribute to the MetLife community, this program is helping to create more resilient forests and restore vital ecosystems that need it most. Through this collaboration, each tree becomes a legacy that helps build a healthier, more sustainable future for the planet."
– Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation
A Timeline of Progress
Hurricane Michael left thousands of acres of destroyed forest cover in its wake. In addition to providing drinking water for nearly 175,000 residents, these areas are also home to wildlife, including the gopher tortoise, bobwhite quail, Sherman’s fox squirrel, deer, turkey, and more2.
Our Tree Planting Partners
photograph by Matthew Coughlin
MetLife partners with the Arbor Day Foundation and their network of local tree planting partners to implement our tree planting program.
As the world’s largest member nonprofit dedicated to planting trees, the Arbor Day Foundation has been inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees since 1972. And that simple mission has had a global impact. For over 50 years, the Foundation has worked to plant over 500 million trees in forests and communities around the world. And through their strong network of members, partners, and supporters, the Foundation is working to plant another 500 million trees over the next 5 years.
More information is available at arborday.org.
Environmental Statistics Per Tree*
Carbon
Air
Water
Avoided and sequestered CO2 per tree (In pounds):
1%
* Projected 40-year estimates based on a small representative species in this area, configured by Arbor Day Foundation using i-Tree Tools.
Tributes
My dad was the kindest and genuine person I knew.
Read MoreMy dad was the kindest and genuine person I knew. He always had a story to tell, especially about his travels, food, or the railroad.
Michelle Thornton
In loving memory of my dearest
Read MoreIn loving memory of my dearest husband and best friend for 49 1/2 years James Dickson.
Evelyn Dickson
JLin Moore was the best husband
Read MoreJLin Moore was the best husband, stepfather, brother, and grandfather anyone could ask for.
Josephine, Rod, Deb, Robin, Jerry, Drew, Nisha
I appreciate you MetLife for planting this tree in honor of Johnny B
Read MoreI appreciate you MetLife for planting this tree in honor of Johnny B. Harrison Sr. Johnny Left me to be with the Lord on 11/6/2024.
Ann Harrison
Jerodene Bland was my sister and friend.
Read MoreJerodene Bland was my sister and friend. She was the matriarch of our family especially when our mom passed.
Tonitta Shanks-Love
Linda Daugherty (Chapman) loved her family.
Read MoreLinda Daugherty (Chapman) loved her family. She loved the beach and seeing her grandkids grow up to be the young adults they have become.
Rick Daugherty
Bill you will be forever
Bill you will be forever missed for your large heart and large pumpkins.
Lorraine Garvey
My husband, Vernon E Conner, Sr, truly loved nature.
Read MoreMy husband, Vernon E Conner, Sr, truly loved nature. He gave many services rendering his musical talents as a musician.
Karen Conner
Nell Ausley Richardson, my wife of fifty-two (52) years passed away on November 15th, 2024.
Read MoreNell Ausley Richardson, my wife of fifty-two (52) years passed away on November 15th, 2024. In her later years she suffered from several medical and mental issues.
Lloyd Richardson
Rich Garner was a wonderful husband, father & son.
Read MoreRich Garner was a wonderful husband, father & son. Cancer took him from us at age 58 (way too young). Rich Garner was a wonderful husband, father & son. Cancer took him from us at age 58 (way too young).
Sandra Garner
Frequently Asked Questions
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The trees are planted at the best suitable planting time for the region, within a given calendar year.
The Arbor Day Foundation thoroughly vets planting partners and project teams to ensure that trees are responsibly planted and maintained throughout the entire project process. While Mother Nature can be difficult to predict, you can rest easy knowing that the Arbor Day Foundation and its partners strive to create healthy, thriving forests.
We are planting one tree for each deceased insured individual of MetLife Group Benefits life insurance. There is no limit on how many trees we will plant.
Our planting partners select and plant trees native to the specific area. Trees planted through this initiative are 6 – 10 inch seedlings.
All plantings are completed by contracted professional tree planters and are overseen and assessed by foresters on the grounds.
You are welcome to visit the forest area, if desired. While there is a tree planted for every insureds, there are not plaques or markers on the trees to commemorate that they are MetLife trees.
No, there is no option to opt out or make special requests related to the trees. A tree will be planted for every insured individual for whom MetLife has paid a Group Life Insurance benefit. There is no cost to the beneficiary or policyholder.
No, the MetLife Legacy TreesTM program only applies to Group Life Insurance insureds.
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