Birds rely on trees for many things. Food. Shelter. Nesting material. Protection from predators. But did you know that forestland is also often critical for migratory birds? Today, World Migratory Bird Day, is a great reminder of just how much trees can support the wildlife we love. And the Mississippi Alluvial Valley is an excellent example of this. The Mississippi Alluvial Valley is a bottomland hardwood ecosystem along the Mississippi River. It is considered one of the most important critical…
Trees and Wildlife
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Former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once compared the world’s forests to being the “lungs of our land” as trees provide us all with clean, breathable air. Renowned conservationist Mark Angelo likens our waterways…
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Ecosystems around the globe are facing alarming challenges, and trees are one piece of the solution — especially when it comes to supporting keystone species. As the name suggests, keystone species are organisms that…
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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…
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Arbor Day Foundation and partner Keystone 10 Million Trees are doing their part to value water by working together with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The Arbor Day Foundation enables CBF to continue the partnership…
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“Butterfly, butterfly, come into the light, oh, what a beautiful sight.“ Contemporary poet, Sharon Adamson, captures the thinking of all who delight at the sight of a monarch butterfly. But action is badly needed…
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The Kirtland’s warbler is removed from the national endangered species list Trees are a pretty big deal. They clean our air and water. Provide food and habitat. Sequester carbon. Cool our cities. And so…
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Guest post by Gillian Martin of Tree Care for Birds. Not everyone cares about birds. Understandably, some are even considered a nuisance and pose very real conflicts for people. But pause to consider this. …
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A common thread that runs through the fabric of America is our love for wildlife. Whether it is a squirrel in a city park or a hovering marsh hawk hunting the edges of a…
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One of the most common culprits for browsing on trees are deer. They love nibbling on fruits and nuts and have no shame leaving their mark. Tree guards, repellants, and fences can be great…