REVOLUTIONIZING FOREST RESTORATION

Foresight Canada strong>portfolio company Vancouver based TreeTrack Intelligence combines cutting-edge aerial technology with Indigenous-led stewardship to restore ecosystems devastated by wildfires

“We don’t just plant trees, we revive ecosystems. Our bold mission is to plant 100 million trees by 2028, contributing significantly to Canada’s 2 Billion Trees goal by 2030. Every flight cuts carbon emissions, restores biodiversity, and gives damaged landscapes a fresh start.”

-- Amir Soleimani CEO & Co-Founder TreeTrack Intelligence

Interview with Amir Soleimani

By Suzanne Forcese

WT: Amir, you have a PhD in Horticulture please introduce yourself and tell us about your journey with Sam Sarabi that led to the founding of TreeTrack.

Soleimani: I started my career as a tree grower, working hands-on in nurseries and planting operations. It gave me a deep understanding of how much effort, time, and cost go into restoring forests—and how vulnerable these efforts are to failure once seedlings are exposed to harsh post-wildfire conditions.

Sam Sarabi, my co-founder, comes from a background in mechanical engineering and UAV technology.

We met through shared work in wildfire recovery and reforestation. Both of us had seen the devastation of wildfire firsthand, but we also saw an opportunity: if we could merge biological science with technology, we might scale reforestation safely and efficiently.

Wildfires defined both the problem and the inspiration behind TreeTrack—developing solutions that make ecosystem recovery faster, data-driven, and safer for people and the planet.

WT:Please give us an overview of TreeTrack and the company mission.

Soleimani: TreeTrack’s mission is to restore ecosystems at a scale that matches the rate of their loss. We design and deploy Seedpods—biodegradable capsules that contain everything a tree seed needs to establish and grow—and deliver them via UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).

Unlike traditional reforestation projects that rely on nurseries, heavy logistics, or manual planting, TreeTrack focuses on establishment, not just deployment. Our approach reduces cost, risk, and emissions while allowing restoration in areas that are too steep, remote, or hazardous for ground crews.

The team brings together expertise from multiple disciplines:
horticulture, ecology, agronomy, mechatronics, UAV software, and geospatial analytics. This combination allows us to optimize both the biological design of our Seedpods and the precision of their deployment.

WT: How does TreeTrack technology work?

Soleimani: Our technology starts with the Seedpod. Each Seedpod is custom-formulated for a specific tree species and region, using a plant-based binder and organic nutrients that retain moisture, protect the seed, and improve soil contact.

For western Canada, we work with species like Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine, spruce, and western red cedar.

The UAV-mounted dispersal mechanism—designed by our engineering team—precisely controls the drop pattern and density. This allows us to restore large areas efficiently, without disturbing soil or putting workers in dangerous terrain.

Challenges such as moisture availability, soil variability, and early-stage mortality are addressed through advanced Seedpod formulations, site-specific calibration, and timing deployment around natural rainfall events. These efforts have resulted in field establishment rates that are 8–10 times higher than typical aerial seeding methods.

WT: Foresight Canada has said: “At the heart of TreeTrack’s mission is partnership. The company works closely with First Nations organizations, including Lil̓wat Forestry Ventures, to ensure that innovation aligns with traditional land knowledge and long-term sustainability.”

Please tell us about this project.

Soleimani: Our collaboration with the Lil’wat Nation is grounded in partnership and respect. After severe wildfires in their territory, much of the land became unsafe for traditional planting. We’re working with the Nation to safely restore those areas using UAV-based planting—without creating new disturbances or risking worker safety.

Our approach prioritizes:

* Minimal impact: No heavy machinery or soil disruption.
* Ecological fit: Using native species and Seedpods designed for the specific

microclimates
* Water and soil integrity: Deploying at the right time
to prevent erosion and water stress.
* Community benefit: Providing opportunities for local
training, monitoring, and stewardship.

By combining Indigenous knowledge with TreeTrack’s technology, we’re restoring both the land and the community’s connection to it.

WT: According to Foresight Canada, “TreeTrack is part of Foresight’s BioAcceleration Alumni Program, which keeps graduates connected through ongoing mentorship, industry updates, funding opportunities, and peer-to-peer support—because scaling impact doesn’t stop at graduation.”

What does this recognition mean for TreeTrack?

Soleimani: Being recognized by Foresight Canada is a strong validation of our work as a climate technology company. It connects us to a national network of innovators, investors, and policymakers who are accelerating the transition to a net-zero future. For TreeTrack, it has opened doors to new partnerships, funding opportunities, and mentorship that strengthen our commercialization and impact strategies.

WT: Your track record so far is very impressive.

Soleimani: TreeTrack’s technology and environmental benefits have been independently verified by third parties. Our approach reduces greenhouse gas emissions by over 99% compared to traditional hand planting, while improving biodiversity recovery and soil health. We’ve restored more than 210 hectares so far and tested over half a million Seedpods to ensure repeatable, field-proven success.

WT: What is the vision moving forward?

Soleimani: Our vision is to make large-scale reforestation truly scalable, measurable, and sustainable. We’re expanding across Canada and into new markets, partnering with governments, NGOs, and corporations to achieve real environmental impact.

Over the next two years, we’re scaling Seedpod manufacturing, expanding UAV deployment capacity, and enhancing our AI-based monitoring system to measure survival, growth, and carbon outcomes. Ultimately, our goal is to restore millions of hectares, bringing nature back faster, smarter, and stronger than ever before

Watch the full video produced by Foresight Canada to see how TreeTrack is reimagining the future of forestry.