DULUTH, MINN.—As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability, the environment and fostering a communal appreciation for the outdoors, Loll Designs planted 1,000 trees, half white and half red pine, near Lester Creek Golf Course in Duluth on May 22. This 40-acre area has a rocky soil which is better suited for native pine trees for strong long-term growth versus its current species makeup. Restoring these native trees will help prevent erosion along the creek while adding much-needed biodiversity to the area. The tree planting initiative was done in partnership with the City of Duluth and Rajala Woods, an organization devoted to restoring native forests, conserving natural ecosystems, and ensuring public access for recreational use and enjoyment—all values shared by Loll Designs.
“We’re thrilled to once again partner with Rajala Woods and the City of Duluth to plant native tree species in our hometown,” says Eric Swanson, President of Loll Designs. “Tree planting is not only a part of our sustainability commitment, but a wonderful way to connect with our community in impactful ways.”
By the Numbers
The Lollygagger chair—Loll Designs’ most popular design—has an environmental impact of approximately 52 kg of CO2-equivalent. According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, this is about the same amount spent driving 133 miles or the same amount saved by recycling 2.3 bags of trash instead of sending it to a landfill. The 1,000 pine saplings planted by Loll Designs on May 22 will sequester the amount of carbon emitted in the full life cycle of 1,160 Lollygaggers in their first ten years of growing.
This is not the first time the Loll Designs team has banded together to plant trees as part of this forest restoration project, nor will it be the last as they continue their mission to inspire others to appreciate the outdoors.
