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September 23, 2014

Arbor Day Foundation and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Reach Cooperative Agreement to Manage Arbor Lodge State Historical

The Arbor Day Foundation and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission have finalized a unique cooperative agreement for the Foundation to manage and operate Arbor Lodge State Historical Park.

July 16, 2014

Arbor Day Foundation Announces Dan Lambe As New President

The Arbor Day Foundation announced Dan Lambe as the new president of the Foundation, effective today. Lambe has been with the Foundation for nearly a decade, serving as vice president of programs and partnerships.

July 1, 2014

New Arbor Day Foundation Leadership Effective Today as Matt Harris Becomes Chief Executive

Today Matt Harris becomes the Arbor Day Foundation's new chief executive, only the second in the organization's 42 year history. Harris has been with the Foundation for 11 years, having most recently served as president since 2008. Harris succeeds founder John Rosenow who retired on June 30th and now serves in an advisory role.

April 25, 2014

2014 Arbor Day Op-Ed – Investing in our Street Trees

As the nation celebrates National Arbor Day (April 25), let's pause to ask ourselves: Are we investing enough time and money in our street trees?

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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