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.

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.

Michigan tree planters

A Michigan Community on a Mission

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

Leylend Cycpress branches

Featured Tree: Leyland Cypress

Learn more about the leyland cypress tree (cupressocyparis x leylandii).

Trees People and Towns Conference

Insights on the Trees, People, and Towns Conference

The Arbor Day Foundation’s urban forestry expert shares his takeaways from this event focused on small communities.

Mayoclinic Hospital

Integrating Nature Into Healthcare

Mayo Clinic’s commitment to trees can be found across its campuses — and in its new plans for expansion. ...

Bronx River

Working Toward a Healthy Bronx River

Trees shine as part of an ongoing 50-year cleanup effort.

People in Guatamala caring for saplings

Restoring Ecosystem Balance in the Face of Deforestation

Guatemalans are committed to preserving biodiversity and improving the climate.

A diverse group of individuals standing on a mountain peak.

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

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...

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.

person grabbing trees to plant

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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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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