The science behind trees
If the environment is our planet’s body, trees are a vital organ, helping to produce conditions ripe for life. They pull carbon from the air, cleaning the air while producing the oxygen we ultimately breathe. They also “sweat” the water they draw from their roots though their leaves to put water back into the atmosphere. This water vapor then rises and gathers together to form clouds, rain, and snow.
The role of trees vs. climate change
Trees offer profound layers of benefit to our world, first and foremost as a leading solution to slowing climate change. By capturing carbon and reducing global temperatures, forests around the world have the ability to contribute a third of the emissions reductions necessary to meet global warming targets by 2030.
Key forests on the frontlines
At the Arbor Day Foundation, we know reforestation efforts in certain global regions can have a larger impact on the planet’s climate. These forests house the world’s most diverse ecosystems critical to many of our planet’s species while also acting as key drivers to regulating our global temperatures. It’s why we’re dedicating more of our energy in regions that can drive planet-shaping impact.