A tree planting guide
A rally cry against climate change, 鈥淣ow is the Time for Trees鈥� is an inspirational and informative guide that explains the important role trees can play in preserving the environment.
Author Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, offers compelling reasons to plant more trees while providing simple, actionable steps to get involved, choose the right tree and achieve planting success. For each book sold, the foundation will plant a tree in a forest in need.
Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit arborday.org/TimeforTreesBook.
The Power of Trees
From backyards to tropical rain forests, trees provide the necessities of life. Trees clean air and water, provide habitats for wildlife, connect communities and support human health.
n Trees are a proven affordable, natural way to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
n Trees filter water and slow storm surge and flooding in cities.
n Trees provide shade, cooling cities by up to 10 degrees, which can help prevent heat-related deaths.
n Neighborhood trees can reduce stress, improve overall health in children and encourage physical activity.
n Trees support wildlife and aquatic life by providing habitats and helping keep waterways healthy, which ensures ecosystem balance and promotes biodiversity.
n Trees and other forest life work together to ensure a clean source of drinking water, buffer against extreme weather, provide medicines, offer outdoor recreation and enrich human culture.