Barcelona Canopy Observatory Inspired by Meg Lowman

Barcelona Canopy Observatory

A treetop research facility in Barcelona was inspired by the work of TREE Foundation executive director Meg Lowman. Photo courtesy of inhabitat.com As part of the Masters in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities (MAEBB) program at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) in Barcelona, students

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7 Things to Do to Prevent Forest Fires

Unfortunately, in the face of climate change, forest fires happen more frequently than ever and are increasingly destructive to infrastructure, property, precious wildlife, and countless species of trees and plant life. Here are seven ideas for how you can help prevent forest fires. Be aware of any

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New Ways to Interact with Plants!

Check out this resource from the Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network (NEHTN). The NEHTN is dedicated to inspiring various forms of working with plants in order to reap psychological benefits. Each year, NETHN releases a guide featuring a selection of horticultural activities accessible to anyone that are both

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Canopy Cranes in the Amazon Rainforest

Photograph by Tim Laman, Nat Geo Image Collection “We know more about the moon than we do the Amazon forest canopy,” said TREE Executive Director Meg Lowman in a recent National Geographic article. The piece, written by travel journalist Stephanie Vermillion, covers how “canopy cranes,” once reserved for

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Baobab Trees in Tanzania

Last year, TREE was able to support the conservation of baobab trees in Tanzania through a donor’s generosity, and now the locals are planting new trees as well as saving big ones! Chris Simwinga, Co-founder and Programs Coordinator of Serengeti Eco Protection and Development Alliance (SEPDA TANZANIA)

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TREE and Tree Planting

While TREE does not participate directly in reforestation or afforestation projects, there are many organizations which do. Please consider visiting Plant With Purpose (https://plantwithpurpose.org/), One Tree Planted (https://onetreeplanted.org), or the Arbor Day Foundation (https://www.arborday.org) for more information on planting trees and reforestation. TREE Foundation’s mission is focused

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