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People around the world are committing to greener lifestyles. Tell us an eco-friendly habit you’re taking on and we’ll plant a tree on your behalf.
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Who we are
We are a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Along with our network, _we’ve planted more than half a billion trees_ — with a focus on areas where they can have the greatest impact on climate, communities, and biodiversity.
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[Our Impact](/our-impact)
[About Us](/about)
How we do it
Our Roots Run Deep
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By joining our vast and vibrant network, anyone can make a difference. We connect a spectrum of member and partner support with local organizations whose expertise guides the right trees to the right places for the right reasons.Â
[Our Approach](/approach)
[Our Network](/network)
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Give today to grow habitat, strengthen communities, rebound from wildfires, and plant a more hopeful future.
Our work
Tree Planting
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From concrete jungles to recovering forests, we work globally. We plant with a dedicated focus on areas where trees can have the greatest impact.
[Trees in Communities](/communities) [Trees in Forests](/forests) [Carbon Forestry](/carbon)
Our Network
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We cannot meet this moment alone. So we never do. It’s why we elevate our community of tree planters with opportunities, recognition, and resources.
[Recognition](/recognition) [Conferences & Events](/conferences-events) [Resources & Support](/resources-support)
Education
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Growing healthy trees starts with knowing them from bark to branches. Explore resources and guides to ensure the trees you plant live long and healthy lives.
[Selection & Location](/planning-selection-location) [Resources](/tree-resources) [Care & Maintenance](/tree-care-maintenance)
From concrete jungles to recovering forests, we work globally. We plant with a dedicated focus on areas where trees can have the greatest impact.
[Trees in Communities](/communities) [Trees in Forests](/forests) [Carbon Forestry](/carbon)
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Leave the legacy of a healthier world.
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Why the World Needs Millions of Trees — And How to Plant Them Right
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Science says we need more trees. How do we plant millions the right way?
[Climate](/perspectives/category/climate)
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The Past is Not Prologue in the American Pacific West
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Climate change is altering the landscape of the nation’s driest region. Why is that so critical?
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[Community](/perspectives/category/community)
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Growing Health, Strength, and Fairness
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How planting trees in neighborhoods lifts entire communities.
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[Reforestation](/perspectives/category/reforestation)
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Cruising Along the Flyways of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley
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Trees are key for a stretch of river floodplain that hosts millions of migratory birds each year.
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A better tomorrow starts today
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Trees have the answers. Now they need us. Plant to slow climate change, support wildlife, and give all our neighbors access to green spaces.
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