Arbor Day Foundation

The Mississippi Alluvial Valley is considered an important flyway for migratory birds—a favorite fowl Airbnb stop. An estimated 40% of North America’s waterfowl and 60% of all bird species migrate to and through the region. Flooded bottomland hardwood forests are havens and food sources. Unfortunately, this bird hotspot has shrunk to 8 million acres from its original 25-million-acre size, putting a strain on the land and the birds. Using the latest data and technology to identify the forests where tree planting would have the greatest impact on the world, The Arbor Day Foundation has determined this region a top planting priority. We’re working with trusted local partners and landowners to not only reforest the region, but also to ensure the forest stands are structured to support wildlife. Read the full story and see how you can help at https://lnkd.in/g5CATigd

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s hear it for trees and their amazing healing abilities. 👉 Living within 100 meters of a tree reduces rates of depression 👉 Urbanites with adequate access to green space experience 31% less emotional distress 👉 For every 1% increase in green space, city dwellers experience a corresponding decline in stress levels 👉 Children who live near sufficient green space have a lower risk of developing mental health issues in adulthood Want to know more about the link between trees and our mood? Check out our article that digs deeper into why we should have more trees: https://lnkd.in/gFsFVE7B

Four hundred years ago, the longleaf pine dominated the landscape of the American Southeast. More than 90 million acres of longleaf forest stretched from Virginia to Texas. And to this day, although the forest cover now hovers around only 5 million acres, longleaf pines remain a beloved symbol of the region. In the American Southeast, we’re supporting efforts to restore longleaf pine and other native species at a massive scale. Learn why 👇 https://lnkd.in/g3DxRwR3

You don't want to miss the second session of our three-part series on community engagement. In this session, led by Dr. Christine Carmichael, we’ll explore creative ways to unite communities, share diverse perspectives, and co-create meaningful solutions. What You’ll Learn: 🌳 Unique engagement techniques like pop-up events and "SpeakOut" sessions 🌳 Strategies to invite and include diverse community voices 🌳 Facilitating open communication for shared decision-making 🌳 Using tools like emotional journey maps to identify community priorities While this series is designed for all project partners receiving Inflation Reduction Act funding through the USDA Forest Service, it is free and open to the public. Can’t join live? Don’t worry! The recording and materials will be emailed to everyone who registers. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtxB_MmY

1 tree can absorb 45lbs of carbon a year, increase property value, and cool our planet. That’s just for starters. If 1 tree can do all of that, imagine what millions can do.

Trees have the answers to some of the most pressing problems city-dwellers face. They just need us to plant them. We believe the private sector holds an outsized ability to advance climate action initiatives, like tree planting. Companies can drive meaningful change in ways few individuals can achieve on their own. That is why we are so excited as Subaru of America joins the Arbor Day Foundation and our network of corporate partners to make a big commitment to urban and community tree planting. Subaru has been a leader in this effort from day one, and our team is energized about this opportunity to scale up our efforts to unlock the positive power of trees in the communities that need them most. A better future is possible. And it begins with leaders that are bold enough to start planting today.

In honor of #WorldHabitatDay, we’re celebrating lemurs, specifically the 80 species found on the island of Madagascar and nowhere else in the world. But aggressive deforestation is threatening their habitat and food supply, pushing them toward extinction. Thanks to a dynamic tree-planting initiative by the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership, 5 million trees have already been planted. Our partners, HP, Phillip Jeffries Ltd, Mary Kay Global, Ralph Lauren and DHL, have funded 4 million of those trees. Not only are the lemurs’ habitat and food being restored, but 100 full-time jobs and countless part-time jobs have been created for many locals who are helping plant the crucial trees. Thanks to our corporate partners for continuing to grow impact in areas in dire need of trees. Because #ATreeCanBe hope, for the animals that call it home and the people that rely on its generosity.

Trees and water have a good thing going. Not only is water vital for a tree’s survival, but when it rains, the tree’s roots hold the soil together, slowing down the absorption of precipitation, which removes pollutants, refills aquifers deep in the earth, and provides drinking water for more than 150 million people in the U.S. Trees can also affect healthy rainfall patterns by releasing water vapor through their leaves. That means when large swaths of forests are lost, areas thousands of miles away can experience drought and other devastating climate effects. Forests benefit rainfall, precipitation benefits forests, and water and forests benefit us. And for that, we can't thank them enough. https://lnkd.in/gyvQp8Vb

Not only does the city of Bridgeport have the lowest tree canopy in the state, but the east side has the lowest tree count in the entire city. Tree canopy cover is scant — 5% — with threats of damaging storms or emerald ash borer always looming. The lack of trees also diminishes air quality, creating the perfect storm for respiratory conditions, like asthma, which is prevalent in this community, particularly in children. But the story of Bridgeport is far from one of yet another city that has fallen into disrepair, as residents came together to rebuild the social fabric, health, and vitality of the area with the help of trees. Thanks to our partners at Groundwork Bridgeport, 50 trees were distributed to residents to plant in their yards and neighborhoods that will help save on energy bills, cool their streets, create more green space, and unite the community 💪🌳 https://lnkd.in/gksMc9F5

In this case, money really does grow on trees 🏡 It found that well-tended trees may impact the selling price of a home, as well as the number of days it remains on the market. Although it's difficult to pin down a specific dollar figure nationwide, yard trees in good condition may add 10 to 20 percent to the value of your home. Thank you to House Beautiful for sharing our study conducted with the USDA Forest Service and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bureau of Business Research 🔎🌳 https://lnkd.in/geR8HmvW