Where will our future trees come from?

Across much of the U.S., we are losing our forests and urban canopies to wildfire, pests, disease and development. There are millions of acres of burned and damaged forests in need of restoration – and that number is growing. Climate change continues to heat our neighborhoods, increasing the need for shade-offering trees. We don’t have enough seeds or trees to meet this demand. 

We need to collect and grow more seeds and trees that are both compatible with the area they will be planted and have greater resilience to the stressors created by a changing climate. Seeds and trees are needed everywhere, from national forest landscapes to city streets. And we want you to join us as we work to increase and preserve our critical supply. 

Here’s what we’re doing to address this shortage: 

  • Working with partners on the ground – land managers, seed orchards, local communities and others – to collect and grow a bigger national supply of seeds and trees.   
  • Growing seeds into seedlings and trees by supporting nurseries and addressing challenges in seedling production.   
  • Collaborating with scientists to research, identify and grow more climate-resilient seeds and trees.   

We need more climate-resilient seeds and trees to regrow our forests and cool our communities. This Seed September, help us collect and grow 1 million seeds and trees in one month. Your contribution will support the people, research and nurseries needed to scale up our efforts.