The Autumn issue of American Forests magazine is hot off the presses. In this issue you will find a number of compelling articles:
In “A Call For Backyard Biodiversity”, acclaimed author and ecologist Douglas Tallamy calls for the planting of native trees as a way to increase much needed biodiversity in our backyards. In this exclusive American Forests article, Tallamy delves into the reasons behind the alarming decline of native flora and fauna in the U.S., and why we should be concerned.
He explains the vital role native trees play in the ecosystem, supporting the insects that are responsible for transferring energy to other animals that can’t consume energy from plants directly. READ MORE
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UN’s Tree Campaign Reaches Seven Billion
American Forests, a proud partner of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Billion Tree Campaign, is excited to celebrate the campaign’s achievement of its seven billion tree goal – one planted for every person on the planet. READ MORE
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Holiday Stress Re-Leaf
Now’s the time when the to-do list is way too long, but reaching out to charity still remains near to our hearts. For so many of us, it’s daunting to do all that the holiday season requires, while also continuing to give to our favorite causes.
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Pleasantrees Is Back!
Baudville, Inc., a leading provider in day-to-day recognition and award solutions for the workplace, announces the return of Pleasantrees, the only business-to-business greeting card provider whose entire collection is 100% eco-friendly. READ MORE
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Gary Moll: GIS Hero
ESRI, world leader in GIS modeling and mapping software and technology recently recognized Gary Moll, Senior Vice President of our Urban Ecosystems Center as a GIS Hero.
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Give Green
The holidays are around the corner, and American Forests has a unique and thoughtful gift idea: trees. Plant trees with American Forests on behalf of a friend or loved one, and they will receive a personalized certificate detailing the contribution made in their name. READ MORE |
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AMERICAN FORESTS + Scotties = Scotties ReLeaf USA
Scotties ReLeaf USA is a program between Scotties Tissues and American Forests. As an extension of the Scotties Tree Planting Promise (to plant three trees for every one they use in tissue production), it is a comprehensive commitment by Scotties to help improve the urban forests where their customers live and work.
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NY Living Landmark Tree Comes Down
A tree that was a living landmark in Queens will be no more, after a fallen branch revealed it to be rotting inside. The magnificent Great White Oak, believed to be 600 years old, was one of several trees designated as a landmark in the community of Douglaston, NY, and had become something of a neighborhood mascot.
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Willow Emerging as Fuel Source
Middlebury College is trying something new to heat its buildings through the bitter Vermont winter. In an effort to go green, the school had switched from oil to wood chips to generate heat, but understood the amount needed to combat the cold winters of New England would place quite a demand on the state’s forests, that provide the chips. READ MORE |
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New Homes for the Anne Frank Tree
With the majestic horse chestnut tree that comforted Anne Frank during her time in hiding now approaching the end of its life, the Anne Frank Center USA in Lower Manhattan has chosen 11 sites dedicated to fighting intolerance to receive derivative saplings. READ MORE |
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American Forests on Facebook
Did you know American Forests now has a fan page on Facebook?
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Thank You, Tree Huggers
On Saturday, October 17th, celebrations of National Tree Hugger Day took place across the country. READ MORE |
DC Green Fest 2009
American Forests was pleased to have the opportunity to participate in D.C.’s Green Festival over the Oct. 10-11 weekend.
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