North American Forest Foundation

From midnight kisses to collard greens, there are a lot of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traditions. Some trees symbolize good luck for the new year, too — plant juniper, holly, boxwood, or bay for long life and to protect against bad luck. If you're a teacher who would like their students to learn more about the value of trees, click here for a free Truth About Trees Kit today: https://bit.ly/RequestAKit! #teacherTuesday #education #dadjoke #humor

Working on your New Year's resolutions? Are you concerned about the sustainability of our natural resources? You can help shape a healthy future for yourself and future generations. Ten universities offer wood products and biomaterials programs where you can make a positive impact. It's never too late to start. Auburn University University of Idaho University of Maine Michigan Technological University Mississippi State University North Carolina State University Oregon State University Purdue University Virginia Tech West Virginia University Visit https://lnkd.in/dqsc2evY for details about their wood products and biomaterials programs. Take the compatibility quiz to see which program best suits your interests and goals. #education #woodisbest #climatechange #sustainability

Post-holiday reminder: opt for a broom, not a vacuum. Sweep up those needles with a broom instead of using your vacuum cleaner. Your real Christmas tree was stunning. When it comes time to say goodbye, don't clog up your vacuum with discarded needles. Remember, your tree can have a second life as a habitat for wildlife or as mulch. You can't do that with an artificial tree. #itcomesfromatree #realChristmastrees #helpfulhints

Did you know New York City has a holiday that follows Christmas, and it's not Boxing Day or Kwanzaa? It's Mulchfest. From December 26 to January 12, people can drop off their trees to be chipped and used as mulch for city parks. On Chipping Weekend, they can take home a bag of mulch for their garden or a street tree. Houston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Baltimore are only a few cities that also mulch Christmas trees. Look for a program near you. Photo credit: Forest History Society. #throwbackThursday #mulchfest #chippingweekend #exTREEmelysmart

Did you know New York City has a holiday that follows Christmas, and it's not Boxing Day or Kwanzaa? It's Mulchfest. From December 26 to January 12, people can drop off their trees to be chipped and used as mulch for city parks. On Chipping Weekend, they can take home a bag of mulch for their garden or a street tree. Houston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Baltimore are only a few cities that also mulch Christmas trees. Look for a program near you. Photo credit: Forest History Society. #throwbackThursday #mulchfest #chippingweekend #exTREEmelysmart

Merry Christmas from the North American Forest Foundation. May your holiday be as bright as the northern lights. #MerryChristmas #holiday #exTREEmelysmart

If you've ever stepped on a fallen Christmas tree needle and deeply regretted it, it was probably a spruce tree. Whether white, Norway, or blue, spruce trees are famous for their stabby needles. However, they do have that classic Christmas tree shape. If your heavy ornaments keep sliding to the floor, you should get a spruce next year. They have excellent branch strength. 💪🏻 If you're a teacher who would like their students to learn more about the value of trees, click here for a free Truth About Trees Kit today: https://bit.ly/RequestAKit! #teacherTuesday #education #realChristmastrees

Profit isn't the only priority of sustainable forestry. It's the responsible use of forest resources while maintaining the ecosystem. Soil, water, and wildlife are all taken into account. Wildlife biologists help preserve biodiversity. They're just one of the unexpected careers in responsible forestry. Video courtesy of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute. #forestrycareers #careers #lumber #forestproducts #exTREEmelysmart

You've procrastinated for far too long, and it's too late to order a gift online. The weather is horrible. No need to panic. You can make gifts from paper. You know, that sustainable, plant-based product. Armed with paper, scissors, the internet, and maybe glue, you can do this. Your options range from bookmarkers to beads. If you're incredibly crafty, try origami. If you're not, a heartfelt handmade gift certificate is always appreciated. Trees to the rescue. #itcomesfromatree #lastminutegifts #Christmas2024

Here's proof that Clark Griswold was not the first parent to load a tree that was far too long onto the family vehicle. Did this happen in your family? There are 436 Christmas tree farms in the USA where you can cut your own tree. They won't make you walk through the snow until your lower body is frozen. They'll also make sure that you have a saw. If you've waited until the last minute, check out the tree locator at the National Christmas Tree Association: https://bit.ly/findtrees. Photo credit: Forest History Society. #throwbackThursday #realChristmastrees #NationalLampoonChristmasVacation