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Arbor Day Foundation

The National Arbor Day Foundation is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees, with a mission to plant a more hopeful future through the power of trees

Here's a more detailed look at the Arbor Day Foundation:

  • Mission:

    To inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees, fostering a community of leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters. 

  • History:

    Founded in 1972, the foundation has grown to a million-member conservation and education organization. 

  • Global Reach:

    The Arbor Day Foundation works globally, planting trees in over 60 countries. 

  • Key Focus Areas:

    • Reforestation: They focus on replanting trees in forests lost to fire, insects, disease, and weather. 

    • Community Tree Planting: They support community-led tree distributions and neighborhood planting projects. 

    • Disaster Recovery: They participate in disaster recovery efforts, planting trees in areas most in need. 

  • Impact:

    • They have planted over half a billion trees. 

    • Their work helps protect watersheds, stabilize soil, restore wildlife habitats, improve air quality, and create jobs. 

  • How to Get Involved:

    • Become a Member: Join their network of tree planters and supporters. 

    • Plant Trees: You can plant trees in memory of loved ones, in celebration of special occasions, or as corporate gifts. 

    • Donate: Support their work through donations. 

    • Learn: Explore their resources on tree identification, planting, and care. 

  • Donate directly to their Website at: www.arborday.org