The
Arbor Day Foundation's goal is to plant 100 million trees and inspire 5
million tree planters by 2022, the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.
Planting trees helps communities recover from natural disasters such as
hurricanes and tornadoes and replaces trees lost to wildfires in forests
across the country. They restore critical rainforest lands devastated
by unsustainable forestry and agriculture practices. Trees ensure life
essentials such as clean air, clean water, and a tolerable climate.
The
Time for Trees initiative has gained awareness and momentum in both the
corporate sustainability world and the general public. The impact so
far is impressive. As of January 1, 2020, more than 66 million trees
have been planted. Consider the impact of 66 million additional trees.
These trees will sequester enough carbon to equal taking more than 4.1
million cars off the road for an entire year. They will intercept and
filter enough water to fill every person's water bottle on Earth every
day for nearly four years. Additionally, they will provide an estimated
$500 million in human health benefits.
While planting 66 million
trees is by itself an accomplishment, the initiative has also inspired
more than 3.8 million tree planters. These people are making a
difference every day right where they live by picking up shovels and
ensuring the impact of the Time for Trees initiative reaches far beyond
its 100 million tree goal.
To learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation’s Time for Trees initiative, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ3ECK3xRDM. To find out how to get involved, please visit TimeforTrees.org or follow the Arbor Day Foundation on social media.
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About the Arbor Day Foundation
Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation
has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization
dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members,
supporters, and valued partners. Their vision is to help others
understand and use trees as a solution to many of the global issues we
face today, including air quality, water quality, climate change,
deforestation, poverty, and hunger. As one of the world's largest
operating conservation foundations, the Arbor Day Foundation, through
its members, partners, and programs, educates and engages stakeholders
and communities across the globe to involve themselves in its mission of
planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees. More information is
available at arborday.org.