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July 1, 2014

New Arbor Day Foundation Leadership Effective Today as Matt Harris Becomes Chief Executive

Today Matt Harris becomes the Arbor Day Foundation's new chief executive, only the second in the organization's 42 year history. Harris has been with the Foundation for 11 years, having most recently served as president since 2008. Harris succeeds founder John Rosenow who retired on June 30th and now serves in an advisory role.

April 25, 2014

2014 Arbor Day Op-Ed – Investing in our Street Trees

As the nation celebrates National Arbor Day (April 25), let's pause to ask ourselves: Are we investing enough time and money in our street trees?

April 21, 2014

Arbor Day Foundation Honors 13 Individuals and Organizations for Tree Planting and Conservation

Thirteen individuals and organizations are the recipients of a 2014 Arbor Day Award in honor of their outstanding contribution to tree planting, conservation and stewardship, the Arbor Day Foundation announced today.

April 21, 2014

Physicians Mutual Receives 2014 Arbor Day Award

Physicians Mutual is the recipient of a 2014 Arbor Day Award in honor of its outstanding contribution to tree planting, conservation and stewardship, the Arbor Day Foundation announced today.

Inc.

Let's Reject Greenhushing and Put Corporate Climate Action in the Spotlight

Corporate green commitments, once proudly announced from the rooftops, are now quietly whispered about and often tucked from view.

Grist

The secret ingredient in Biden’s climate law? City trees.

Planting trees in cities sounds simple. Here's why the Forest Service is spending $1.5 billion on it.

Washington Post

Mapping America’s access to nature, neighborhood by neighborhood

A city is a science experiment. What happens when we separate human beings from the environment in which they evolved?

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