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Planting trees—an easy way to help the environment

On April 30, 2021 / 10 THINGS LIST, EDUCATION

Trees are amazing! What’s more, they are an amazing tool for solving many of our most pressing environmental problems. Trees soak up carbon dioxide when they grow, reducing the amount of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere and slowing climate change. Restoring degraded forests creates habitat for manyRead more →

Read the TREE Foundation’s Rainforest-Friendly Purchasing Guide

On July 29, 2020 / 10 THINGS LIST, ANNOUNCEMENTS, EDUCATION

Did you know that 80 percent of rainforest destruction is due to agriculture? What’s more, a lot of the commodities produced on deforested rainforest lands eventually make their way into supermarkets around the world. It is easy to use your purchasing power to support rainforest-friendly production methods!Read more →

What you can do to conserve trees and forests in your area

On July 12, 2020 / 10 THINGS LIST, EDUCATION

Interested in saving trees? A good way to get involved in hands-on forest conservation is to spearhead efforts to combat deforestation and expand protected areas and green spaces near your home. Local communities are some of the most vital and effective advocates for the natural areas aroundRead more →