Forests across the West Coast are in a state of crisis. Extreme drought brought on by our warming climate has sparked unprecedented “mega fires” — burning more land more severely than ever. Because these areas are often too damaged to regenerate on their own, it’s crucial that we step in and begin reforestation efforts now. Explore where the Arbor Day Foundation seeks to make a difference.
Salmon are inseparable from the culture of Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest. But they're up against critical challenges impacting both tribal lands and the climate as a whole. Find out how trees play a role in lessening some of these obstacles to their survival.
See how trees can help lessen some barriers to the survival of salmon.
The forests of southern Oregon are prime real estate for the bald eagle. And while their numbers have rebounded in the last 50 years, their future survival depends on preserving and reestablishing the ecosystems they call home. Find out how trees help them thrive in a multitude of ways.
Find out how the bald eagle's survival is inseparable from the health of forests.
Gus Boston thought the Carr Fire would define his firefighting career. Then the Camp Fire started. Read this California firefighter’s thoughts on the impact increasingly severe fires are having on the American West.
Read a firefighters thoughts on facing California's increasingly severe fires.
How can trees help critically endangered southern resident orcas? In more ways than one. Find out how trees protect and support the delicate ecological web these mammals depend on for their survival.
Explore how trees are at the core of endangered orcas' fight for survival.
The Northern spotted owl can tell us a lot about the health of old-growth forests. But these birds are facing more challenges today than ever before. Find out how protecting delicate ecosystems is paramount for this creature’s survival.
Find out what the Northern spotted owl can tell researchers.
In 1988, Yellowstone National Park was engulfed in flames. By the time the blaze was extinguished, nearly a third of its land was scorched. Explore how the work of replanting after this fire laid the foundation for national and international recovery efforts.
Learn how a historic Yellowstone fire informed forest recovery efforts around the world.
Forests play a role in filtering a whopping 75% of the world’s freshwater. But as trees are lost to wildfires and other natural disasters, learn how protecting vulnerable watersheds through the unique power of trees is more important than ever.
Find out how trees protect these vulnerable areas.
We have an ambitious goal to plant 500 million trees in the next five years with a focus on areas of greatest need. But how do we identify regions where planting will have the most impact? Learn how we use data to drive our focus.
Learn how we use data to drive our focus.
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