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Learn about the fight to save the most biologically diverse habitat in the U.S. Explore how the field of urban forestry is helping create jobs across America. And, discover the stories behind Louisiana’s oldest southern live oaks. Plus, how wildfire is impacting the habitats of two seemingly different species in a similar manner.
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Summer 2018 Articles
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Offshoots: A Legacy and a Look Forward
By Scott Steen Credit: Chuck Fazio. THIS IS A MONTH OF LASTS FOR ME  here at American Forests — my last
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Earthkeepers: Moving Forward: Reimagining Greenspace
By Leah Rambadt Fai Foen. Credit: Christopher Horn. FAI FOEN IS ALWAYS ON THE MOVE. As I spoke with her on
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Project Showcase: Partnering for Success in Houston
By Emily Barber In November 2017, American Forests held a tree planting at Burnett-Bayland Park with Bank of America and
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Project Showcase: A Race for Survival: At the Starting Line
By Leah Rambadt By December 14, 2017, when this photo was taken, several clutches had hatched and were growing rapidly.
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Partner Profile: Thymes
Fraser fir is a nostaligic scent for many, especially around the holidays. TREES ARE AN IMPORTANT inspiration for Thymes, a bath,
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Donor Profile: Lloyd and Patricia Fetterly
They were compelled to help do something about it, so they turned to environmental conservation to understand and help combat
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From the Field: Detroit
Detroit Eliza Kretzmann, Manager of Urban Forest Programs A study by The University of Vermont assessed tree canopy across Detroit’s
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From the Field: Salem, Mo.
Salem, Mo. Eric Sprague, Director of Forest Conservation American Forests staff discuss white oak management with local Master Logger, Kelly Frizzell.
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Action Center: Urban and Community Forestry Funding
Urban forests also have the ability to reduce air pollution, reduce energy consumption, mitigate the heat island effect, improve human
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Borderlands Refuge
Saving an endangered ecosystem in the Lower Rio Grande Valley By Krista Schlyer; All photos by Krista Schlyer A beautiful,
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The Green Factory
Urban forestry is ready and able to help tackle unemployment in urban communities across the U.S. By Christopher Horn Arron
Big Trees
Before America Was America
Searching for Louisiana’s oldest southern live oaks By William Guion; All photos by William Guion Based on its location, and
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Of Owls and Salamanders
By Betsy L. Howell Land still showing effects from the Las Conchas Fire three years later. Credit: Mark Watson, New
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Last Look: Brian Kelley
The National Co-Champion coast redwood is found in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and measures 307 feet tall, 895 inches
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