American Forests

“Trees are not a luxury, but a necessity for a healthy, vibrant community.” In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting the people and organizations making real change in communities across the US. Today, we’re spotlighting Jerome Foster II, American Forests’ Tree Equity Ambassador. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Jerome witnessed the absence of something as essential as trees. Today, he’s leading the charge to ensure every neighborhood has access to the life-changing benefits of trees: cleaner air, cooler streets, and healthier lives. Hear more from Jerome: https://lnkd.in/dH4kp6P9   

American Forests congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. As a leader in conservation and rural development, the USDA plays a critical role in ensuring the health of our nation’s forests, from large working landscapes to the trees in our cities. We look forward to working with Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration to advance forest conservation. Bipartisan partnerships have long been the foundation of progress in forestry, and we are eager to continue this important work together. Hear from our President and CEO Jad Daley: https://lnkd.in/esp7wHrr

Register for the #9thForestCongress Feb 19th Forest Health and Resilience Virtual Workshop https://lnkd.in/e_QEkjWE

🌲 Do you know what it takes to regrow a forest? In 2024, arborists, competitive tree climbers and reforestation crews teamed up in California to collect 11,330 bushels of cones — enough to grow 57 million seedlings and restore up to approx. 375,000 acres of wildfire-scarred land! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZeudUPE 📸 Andrew Studer

The new Winter/Spring 2025 issue of American Forests magazine just dropped, and let me tell you there are some incredible stories in this one. From epic cone collection success in the treetops of California's conifers to truly inspiring stories of the life-changing impact of our workforce development efforts to amazing science innovation in the race to save the whitebark pine... this one has a little something for everyone! Check out the full issue: https://lnkd.in/eUinSDkb

Register for the #9thForestCongress Feb 19th Forest Health and Resilience Virtual Workshop https://lnkd.in/e_QEkjWE

❄️ New season, new stories! ❄️ What’s shaping the future of our forests? 🌲 Learn more about: 📖 Epic cone collection efforts in 2024 🔬 Groundbreaking whitebark pine research 💪 Inspiring workforce stories & more! Dive into the latest American Forests Magazine now: https://bit.ly/42NdExu

Ever wondered what happens after trees are planted? We monitor and follow the progress of our restoration efforts over decades. Watch as our longleaf pine seedlings thrive and grow at one Blackwater River State Forest site over the course of 30 years. Learn about the work to restore longleaf pine from seedling to tree:  https://lnkd.in/ekjF3bvh You can also support this work by donating today to protect and nurture the longleaf pine forests of tomorrow: AmericanForests.org/Donate 

🌲💧 Forests are nature’s ultimate water managers! Acting like sponges, they absorb rainfall and melting snow, reducing the risk of extreme flooding. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PIB5Bx

This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor, celebrate and elevate the stories of leaders and organizations who are making history right now in the field of forestry. A lack of trees in neighborhoods exacerbates the effects of extreme heat, poor air quality and fewer health benefits for residents. This February we honor those who are doing amazing work to ensure a brighter future for people and forests. Jerome Foster II | Heads Up Houston | People for Community Recovery | Adella Bass-Lawson