Climate — long-term weather patterns in a region — impacts almost every aspect of life on Earth. It determines the food we eat, the water we drink. It powers extreme weather that impacts lives and livelihoods. And over time, it deepens social and economic inequity. Climate change is here, but trees are one of our strongest warriors in the fight against it. Here's how the Arbor Day Foundation's work is addressing one of the biggest issues facing people and the planet.
In the summertime, trees have strategies for managing the heat. But with temps on the rise, you can get involved to keep your trees healthy all season long.
What can you do to ensure your trees stay healthy all summer long?
A surprisingly long list of trees have fire-resistant traits. Which trees are they, and what makes them more resilient?
Specific characteristics set some trees up to better survive the flames.
An innovative tool developed by the Arbor Day Foundation predicts how climate change will shift plant hardiness zones through the end of the century.
Climate change spurs shifts in plant hardiness zones.
Climate change is making an already dry climate even drier. In the American Pacific West, natural disasters are intensifying and causing more severe damage. Plants and animals incapable of withstanding the now-higher temperatures are being chased out of their homes. The domino effect could make a major impact on humans if we don’t act now.
A climatologist discusses resiliency in America's driest region.
In the city of Bridgeport, civic engagement and community pride empower residents to revitalize its streets with tree plantings that benefit the most vulnerable residents.
A community comes together to turn a planting opportunity into action.
Hurricanes aren’t becoming more frequent, but they are getting worse. Trees can help slow the forces making storms more intense, and help communities heal after disaster strikes.
Discover all the ways trees can protect, help, and heal.
Salmon are inseparable from the culture of Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest. But they're up against critical challenges impacting both tribal lands and the climate as a whole. Find out how trees play a role in lessening some of these obstacles to their survival.
See how trees can help lessen some barriers to the survival of salmon.
Planting trees at a massive scale is one of our best tools in the fight against climate change. But how can we plant millions of trees the right way? Learn how we've spent more than 50 years honing our process and building a network of on-the-ground partners leading the charge.
Learn how our partners bring forests to life.
The world needs trees now more than ever. Find out how the Arbor Day Foundation is taking action with the goal of planting 500 million trees with a focus on areas of greatest need by 2027.
Find out how we're planting 500 million trees with focus and intention.
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