70% of Swedes are willing to invest 1 % of their salary to slow down global warming. Their joint effort as Forest fathers i Naturarvet can finance the acquisition of protected coal seams old-growth forest for 1 billion every month. This is enough for about 10 000 hectares that can annually store in 100 000 tons and protect endangered species in perpetuity. On the 10 years any unprotected old-growth forest may be protected in Sweden.

A global interview survey with 130 000 participants from 125 countries has shown in a recent report in Nature that the vast majority of us (69 %) wants to invest 1 % of our salary to curb global warming. For Sweden, the share is over 70 %. At the same time, less than half of all respondents say they believe their fellow citizens are willing to invest 1 % of their salary.

Now this study has established that not only you but most of your neighbors, family and friends are also prepared to bet just like you, at least 1 % of their salary on curbing climate disaster. You can rest assured that the Natural Heritage slogan applies - Together we preserve the precious Life on Earth!

When you choose to contribute to Natural Heritage's protection of old-growth forest , you fulfill the first three the golden rules to restore natural forest ecosystems - #1 Protect all remaining old-growth forest - #2 Collaborate with everyone - #3 Maximize biodiversity. Companies can also do things like Icebug and provide 1 % of its annual turnover back to nature through the platform 1% for the Planet where Naturarvet is Environmental Partner.

Guide to investing 1 % of your salary as forest patron in Naturarvet:

The average wage in Sweden is just below SEK 40 000/month. After tax, this gives a net of about 30 000 kr. 1 % corresponds to 300 kr per month. Each year it helps to protect about 300 sqm old-growth forest, which can annually store about 240 kg CO2 and be a safe home for endangered species for all time.

To calculate your monthly contribution as 1 % of salary, calculate your net after tax on this link. Divide the net by 100. Welcome as forest patron in Naturarvet on this link.

See other ways you can help comply with golden rule # 1 to slow down climate disaster - to protect old-growth forest! - on this link.