A tree for every baby. That is the idea behind the birth tree. It is one of the birth gifts that Amsterdam parents can choose for their baby. Previously, the baby trees were planted outside the capital, including in Uganda and Het Groene Woud. But this year they can stay close to home, in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region.

The birth of a child is a special moment. It marks a new beginning. Not only for the family, but also for the city. That is why Amsterdam parents who register their newborn baby receive a birth gift. A sustainable cuddly cloth or a birth tree.

What a birth tree is

This tree is a symbolic gift that represents new life and grows with your baby. It also contributes to a green and healthy future. Trees for All plants the trees for us. Parents can choose in which project their birth tree should be planted. For example, there are Amsterdam birth trees in Het Groene Woud and Uganda.

Tens of thousands planted

Birth trees are popular with new parents. For example, Watse Eisma, father of Izzie: The municipalitys offer to plant a tree as a welcome gift for our Izzie was incredibly beautiful. Planting a tree felt like the perfect gesture, something with real meaning. There is already so much in the world, but the idea that a tree now grows with her, we find wonderful. This way we also contribute a little to a greener future. We have already planted tens of thousands of birth trees.

Trees close to home

This year, parents can choose to have the trees planted closer to home. Trees for All will plant trees in 2026 in various projects in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region. This area includes Amsterdam, Zaanstreek-Waterland, and Amstelland-Meerlanden.

Food forest in Weesp

One of the projects where birth trees are planted is located in Weesp. Vegetable picking garden Vers aan de Vecht and organic farm De Groene Griffioen join forces there to create a food forest. With the help of Amsterdam birth trees. The forest consists of trees and shrubs that produce food, such as fruit and nut trees. There will also be a feeding hedge where cows can eat. The first trees were planted on Friday, February 6.

Learn more

Would you like to know more about birth trees? Or the projects in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region? Then visit A greener landscape in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region.