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Reforestation Spotlight: Boise National Forest

By Lindsey Amen | June 13, 2022

Two people survey an area of Boise National Forest in need of replanting.

Ask anyone who lives there — Boise, Idaho, is a one-of-a-kind place. The city of 235,000 people is an outdoor lover’s dream, with whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and beautiful forests all within a stone’s throw. “We’re really proud of our city,” said Lance Davisson, who serves as president and director of the area’s Treasure Valley Canopy Network. “We are very intentional about being a strong community, waving at our neighbors. It’s more than just a place to live to…

Carbon Trees and Wildlife
Celebrating Migratory Bird Day with Trees

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…

By Kim Peacock | May 14, 2022
Global Reforestation
Planting Trees in Nicaragua

Restoring Forestlands and Supporting Farmers The largest country in Central America, Nicaragua offers a beautifully diverse landscape. Beaches, volcanoes, forests, and mountains all coexist in a space slightly larger than the state of New…

By Kim Peacock | April 12, 2022
Corporate Partnerships Replanting Our National Forests
Supporting Wildlife through Ecosystem Restoration

A forest is so much more than just a large collection of trees – it’s a living ecosystem that provides shelter, safety, food, and more to a diverse range of species. Unfortunately, the climate…

By Kyle Zart | April 5, 2022
Arbor Day
Arbor Day’s Powerful Impact in Madagascar

Read about the celebration of Arbor Day in Madagascar. …

By Vaidehi Desai | April 30, 2021
Trees and Wildlife
Drop by Drop, Tree by Tree

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…

By Arbor Day Foundation | March 22, 2021
Corporate Partnerships Tree Planting
Ten Successful Years of Taking Root

The Arbor Day Foundation partners with Taking Root through its CommuniTree program in Nicaragua. A certified Plan Vivo project, its model has been used as a best-practice reforestation solution by organizations including the United…

By Vaidehi Desai | February 25, 2021
Urban and Community Forestry
Featured Partner: England’s Community Forests Transform Landscapes and Communities

With urban populations continuing to expand and more people living and working in cities and towns, trees and forests play an increasingly important role in improving health and happiness in communities.…

By Arbor Day Foundation | February 1, 2021
Corporate Partnerships Replanting Our National Forests
El Yunque National Forest Advances with the Arbor Day Foundation

In 2017, Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest experienced long-lasting damage from Hurricanes María and Irma.…

By Nicole Wheeler | January 5, 2021
Corporate Partnerships Holiday Replanting Our National Forests
Spreading Holiday Cheer: How One Tree Becomes 50,000

Photo Credit: Heidi Gutman/NBC For the 12th year in a row, NBCUniversal has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation in celebrating the 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony by committing to plant one…

By Kyle Zart | December 7, 2020