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April 25, 2012

Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota Grant 50 Trees to Texas Southern University in Nationwide Campus Forestry Initiative

Students and staff at Texas Southern University planted 50 trees from the Arbor Day Foundation this morning, in celebration of the university's commitment to improving tree care and sustainability and for working toward Tree Campus USA status.

April 25, 2012

Sixteen Individuals and Organizations Receive National Award From the Arbor Day Foundation

Sixteen individuals and organizations will receive a 2012 Arbor Day Award in honor of their outstanding contribution to tree planting, conservation and stewardship, the Arbor Day Foundation announced today. This year's ceremony will be held at Lied Lodge & Conference Center, located at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska, on Saturday, April 28.

April 21, 2012

Joplin Tree Recovery Campaign Brings Trees to Tornado-Impacted Residents in Four Locations

The Joplin Tree Recovery Campaign, a joint initiative of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center, is distributing 12,000 trees to residents in four Joplin-area locations today.

April 20, 2012

Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota Grant 27 Trees to Colorado State University Through Tree Campus USA

Students and staff at Colorado State University planted 27 trees from the Arbor Day Foundation this morning, in celebration of the university's commitment to improving tree care and sustainability. This is the first year of Tree Campus USA recognition for Colorado State University.

Reuters

As El Niño intensifies impacts on communities and ecosystems, restoring forests is a key to building resilience.

The New York Times

Healthy, mature trees bring significant environmental and property benefits to our yards, and they deserve the ongoing expert care that keeps them strong and thriving.

USA Today

It's been a brutally hot summer throughout the U.S., and it's even worse in many urban pockets. Trees can help.

The Guardian

Parks, trees and green spaces are critical to kids’ health and wellbeing, but in many cities, residents have unequal access.

ABC News

How Los Angeles is replanting trees after devastating wildfires.

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