Perspectives

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

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Community

Video: A Path Forward After California’s Deadliest Wildfires

Hotter wildfires are reshaping California’s forests. Replanting them has never mattered more.

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Disaster Recovery

Defining Milestones in Community Recovery

How disaster recovery became part of who we are.

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Climate

Driving Change in Communities

100,000 trees. 49 states. See how a bold partnership is closing the green gaps nationwide.

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Disaster Recovery

Renewing Hope After Hurricane Michael

In the wake of Hurricane Michael, the Arbor Day Foundation sprang into action, partnering with the Florida Forest Servi...

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Science & Technology

Why Are Disasters Getting Worse — And What Can We Do About It?

A Q+A with Dr. Daniel Swain, Climate Scientist

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Disaster Recovery

Rooted in Aloha: Lahaina Gathers to Replant, Rebuild, and Remember

After Maui’s deadliest fire, Lahaina gathers to heal and rebuild — planting trees of hope and aloha.

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Extreme Weather

Trees Viewed as Key to Environmental Challenges

A new national survey reveals strong public belief in the role of trees to protect, restore, and strengthen communities...

Community

Video: How Trees Are Powering Harvey Recovery

Replanting trees in communities in Texas after Hurricane Harvey.

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Health

Healing with Trees: Aspirus Health Sets Green Standard for Hospitals

Eighteen hospitals, three states, one bold commitment to healthier communities through trees.

Community

Video: A Path Forward After California’s Deadliest Wildfires

Hotter wildfires are reshaping California’s forests. Replanting them has never mattered more.

Looking up at tall trees with a mix of green pine needles and bare branches against a clear blue sky.

American Southeast

Managing Forests In The Age Of The Southern Pine Beetle

Pine beetles are reshaping forests in the American Southeast. See how landowners are adapting—and why it matters to us

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Biodiversity

A Lifeline for Migratory Birds

Community replanting efforts restore vital habitat for migrating birds in Port Aransas, Texas.

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Featured Tree

Featured Tree: Stayman Winesap Apple

Learn more about the Stayman Wineman Apple (Malus domestica 'Stayman Winesap').

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

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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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