The Optimism of Planting a Tree

 


There is something so optimistic and life affirming about planting a tree. Trees give off the oxygen we need to breathe. They reduce erosion, pollution and flooding, The provide homes for wildlife. They give us shade, fruit and beauty. 

California, the Amazon and so many other locations have lost so many trees to fires and corporate greed. I recently started researching planting trees - the how to, the where and the who with. This is what I have discovered...

The How


The Where

The website Tree-Nation says that the tropical zones of the world need trees the most because of deforestation and climate change. You can choose one of their projects and donate or gift trees.
Click here to find out more about Tree Nation

Fast Company Magazine has an interesting article about replanting the over 4 million acres that have burning in California in 2020. They examine a new approach to planting trees to reduce the risk of their burning again.
Click here to read the article

The Who With

Consider helping the Arbor Day Foundation initiative - Time For Trees. Their goal is to plan 100 million trees in communities and forests around the world by 2022. You can support their efforts by becoming a member, donating and receiving updates.
Click here to find out more about Time For Trees