Perspectives

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

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How the Arbor Day Foundation Is Helping Heal After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tree plantings and distributions already underway less than a year after the Hurricanes battered U.S. coastlines back-to-back

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Honoring America’s Roots

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, let’s invest in the country we call home by shaping a stronger c...

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“This Land Gives Me Life:” Lucas’s Journey of Renewal

How one farmer in the Dominican Republic transformed barren land into a thriving legacy

Two boys planting young trees in a vibrant community garden, surrounded by soil and gardening tools.

Tree Cities of the World Sets New Record, Showcasing the Global Power of Trees

From small towns to global metropolises, cities are embracing trees as essential infrastructure for healthier, more res...

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Reforesting for the Rare: How Trees Helped Save the Kirtland’s Warbler

Restoring jack pine forests helped bring one of North America’s rarest songbirds back.

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The Monarch Journey Renewed

Restoring monarch habitat renews life all along their migration.

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Restoring Balance in the Big Scrub

Reforestation efforts reconnect forests and create safe homes for koalas and wildlife.

Two white oak leaves are depicted: one vibrant green with acorns, the other a striking red, showcasing the beauty of seasonal change.

Featured Tree: White Oak

Learn more about the White Oak (Quercus alba).

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American Southeast

A Path Home for the Louisiana Black Bear

Reforestation along the Bayou Teche waterway creates safe, connected habitat for Louisiana’s black bears.

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The Strange and Spooky Wildlife That Need Trees

Nurturing forest ecosystems help protect animals of all kinds — including some of the world’s creepiest creatures.

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Featured Tree: Ponderosa Pine

Learn more about the Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa).

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Rebuilding Lahaina: One Family’s Journey Home

From ash to avocado trees, one Lahaina family is growing their way back home.

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From Ashes to Action: Restoring Forests After Wildfire

Restoration work today shapes the forests we’ll depend on tomorrow

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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.

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