Arbor Day Foundation

"Trees, for example, carry the memory of rainfall. In their rings we read ancient weather—storms, sunlight, and temperatures, the growing seasons of centuries. A forest shares a history, which each tree remembers even after it has been felled."
- Anne Michaels, Fugitive Pieces

One of Arbor Day Foundation's many programs, was created out of the great need for trees in the wake of disasters caused by wildfires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, insects and more.

These communities receive free trees to re-establish neighborhood trees, as well as a sense of community.

In recent years, record wildfire seasons have destroyed millions of trees in forests around the United States. Other common causes of deforestation include fire, insects, disease, and weather.

Unfortunately, much of the U.S. Forest Service budget has been diverted to simply fighting these massive fires, with much less funding left for replanting. It is imperative that these forests are re-planted within a reasonable time after a disaster.

Otherwise invasive species of trees and brush that are fire-prone could take over, wildlife will not have critical habitat and critical watershed areas will no longer be able to provide clean water.

Our work is far from over, and we are excited to carry on the critical work of planting trees for future generations. With more than 400 million trees planted and distributed for prosperity, the future, together, is green and bright.

Since 1990, the Foundation, through the generous donations of its members and corporate partners, has helped plant 100 million trees in America's public forests.

In the past five decades, Arbor Day Foundation has planted and distributed more than 400 million trees in forests and communities across the globe.
In 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 38 million trees were planted.
Since 2017, 86,584,082 trees have been committed worldwide.

Presently, Arbor Day Foundation expects approximately 38 million trees to be committed in 2021.

There is a long list of reasons why it is important to keep America’s forests healthy including watershed protection, air quality, wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, flood control, carbon sequestration, job creation, and much more.

The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty — all for a better tomorrow.

"The best friend on earth of man is the tree. When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on earth."

- Frank Lloyd Wright

More than one million members, supporters, and valued partners have helped us to plant more than 400 million trees in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and forests throughout the world to ensure a greener and healthier future for everyone.

Visit www.arborday.org to help green our world!