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Reforestation

Planting trees in large numbers must be done purposefully, with an appreciation for science, human impact, and biodiversity. Some reforestation projects give nature a boost to heal after natural disaster, and some work to re-tree forests cleared by people. No matter the driving cause, the Arbor Day Foundation understands the potential of a reforestation project done right.

Monongahela National Forest

A Journey to Reclaim the Land

Replanting former mine lands on the Monongahela National Forest.

group of birds flying over water

Cruising Along the Flyways of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley

Trees are key for a stretch of river floodplain that hosts millions of migratory birds each year.

officer pointing out damage from fires in california

Extreme Weather

Facing Down California’s Monster Fires

One firefighter shares his experience with extreme wildfires.

forest

For the Love of the Longleaf Pine

One tree’s storied past, current restoration, and ongoing relationship with fire.

person looking at newly planted tree

Growing a Healthy Future for All of Us, Takes All of Us

Tomorrow will be shaped by how we care for the planet today. That’s why we connect the world’s largest network of tree

nursery plants being watered

Science & Technology

Inside a High-Tech Nursery Supporting the Future of Forests

Welcome to the USDA Forest Service’s Lucky Peak Nursery, where it’s survival of the fittest for tree seedlings.

landscape of trees and housing

Extreme Weather

Private Lands: The Next Reforestation Boom?

Huge parts of the American Southeast are privately owned. That’s good news for reforestation efforts.

woman planting a tree seedling in the Polylepis forest in Peru.

Protecting the Forest, Honoring Tradition

One man’s mission to plant trees and revive a centuries-old philosophy in the Andes Mountains.

planting a tree photo

Science & Technology

Restoring the Heart of Puerto Rico

Combining nature and technology to replant the island in the wake of disaster.

gopher tortoise burrowing

Slow And Steady? Not For This Burrowing Tortoise

Conservationists accelerate the gopher tortoise comeback, helping hundreds of other species along the way.

portrait of private landowners in Altha, Florida.

The Families Keeping Forestland, Forestland

Meet the American Southeast landowners whose love for the forest goes back generations.

fire at yellowstone national park

Extreme Weather

The Fire That Sparked A Movement

In 1988, Yellowstone erupted in flames. The devastation paved the way for a global reforestation effort. ...