Perspectives

Read how our work comes to life in forests and communities around the world.

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Amazon River Basin

Restoration is Taking Root for the Brazilian Amazon

Bringing balance back to this global forest takes local partnerships, community involvement, and a lot of trees.

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A Michigan Community on a Mission

In Grand Rapids, the focus is on engaging neighborhoods and planting trees where they are needed most.

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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

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Takeaways from the UN’s Conference of Parties on Biological Diversity (COP16)

Leaders from around the world recently convened in Cali, Colombia for the United Nation’s Conference of the Parties to

Arbor Day Foundation Brand Evolution Emphasizes a Belief That a Better World Is Possible Through Trees

Why we’re focused on creating clarity within our vibrant global network.

sunrise over amazon river basin

Amazon River Basin

Restoration is Taking Root for the Brazilian Amazon

Bringing balance back to this global forest takes local partnerships, community involvement, and a lot of trees.

Several people with shovels digging holes in the ground to plant trees.

Environmental Justice

Five Ways to Equitably Engage Residents in Urban and Community Forestry

Dr. Christine Carmichael shares how environmental justice in urban forestry ensures fair tree distribution and resident...

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The Families Keeping Forestland, Forestland

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

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Finding Allies in Unexpected Places

A unique partnership helps homeowners plant free trees in their yards and lower their energy bills.

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Helping Your Trees Beat the Heat

How do trees manage that heat, and how can homeowners help their trees continue to thrive?

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Turning Grayscapes to Greenscapes in Bridgeport

A community in Connecticut used its voice and shovels to grow change.

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Wait, Killer Whales Need Trees?

The connection between southern resident orcas and forests is closer than you think.

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Are Some Trees Fire-Resistant? Actually, Yes.

Meet 6 trees that are defying flames.

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Our work in action

From busy streets to recovering rainforests, trees do worlds of good in so many ways. Explore how we plant with intention and focus in communities and forests.

Trees in Communities

Trees in Forests

Grow a better tomorrow

Our planet needs all of us, more than ever. Join us today to plant trees that grow a more hopeful future.

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