Today we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity — often simply called Biodiversity Day. The UN established this day as a way of increasing understanding and awareness of issues facing biodiversity around the globe, and this year’s theme is “We’re part of the solution #ForNature.” As each of us are part of the solution, so are trees. Healthy forests, whether in natural or urban spaces, are key to the health of some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the…
Bradley Brandt
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The aftereffects of wildfires is devastating to wildlife and the natural landscape When fires sweep across forests, the sight of these charred landscapes is devastating. Thousands of trees are burned and hundreds of wildlife…
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We all have them. Hunting and fishing spots that hold special meaning for us. A trout stream where we first learned to fly fish, and that remains our favorite even though we’ve explored many…
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August is National Water Quality Month, a designation that is very near and dear to me. At the Arbor Day Foundation, I oversee partnerships that emphasize tree planting and other conservation efforts as a…
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June 1st marked the start of National Rivers Month, a thirty day tribute and celebration of America’s most treasured rivers. Take a moment this month to think about your favorite waterway and how it…
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One of the joys of hiking is the serenity that suppress you when you’re in the wild. The calm of the forest, the scent of freshwater and pine needles. This temporary detachment from life…