This Stump Has Been Turned into a Perfect Tribute to the Giving Tree
A California woman turned a stump on her sidewalk into a beautiful homage to the beloved Shel Silverstein book 'The Giving Tree'.
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Video Game Chief Pays $15M for Protection of 7,000 North Carolina Acres
Tim Sweeney has just established the largest conservation easement held by a private citizen in the history of North Carolina.
Ireland is Creating the Largest Grove of Redwoods Outside of California
In an effort to preserve the woodland titans, the Birr Castle Gardens in Ireland will plant the largest patch of redwoods outside of California.
America Has More Trees Now Than It Had a Century Ago
Replacing all the trees that Americans cut down since the 1600s is no easy battle – but this new report suggests that things are looking up.
Indian School Asks Parents to Plant Trees Instead of Pay Tuition
This school's environmental initiative not only helps plant trees – it also gives low-income parents a break from expensive school fees.
Canada Celebrates 150th Birthday, Makes National Parks Free All Year Long
If you've ever wanted to explore the wondrous wilderness of Canada, 2017 is definitely the year to do it.
Ancient Trees: Woman Spends 14 Years Photographing Earth's Oldest Trees
San Francisco based photographer Beth Moon has spent fourteen years capturing haunting images of ancient trees around the world.
Why We Should Practice Forest Bathing and How to Get the Benefits of 'Forest Medicine'
There are a host of astonishing health benefits that come from the Japanese practice of "shinrin-yoku" - or "forest bathing." Here's how to start doing it.
Teen Plants Hundreds of Mangroves to Replace Trees Trampled by Hurricane Irma
This 18-year-old was heartbroken by the amount of mangroves that were damaged in Hurricane Irma – so he decided to do something about it.
New Zealand Government Announces Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees, Get to Zero Emissions
The new 37-year-old prime minister plans on pushing the Billion Tree Planting Program along with sustainable energy targets of zero-emissions nationwide.
China is Reassigning 60,000 Troops to Plant Trees
Instead of patrolling the icy northern border, thousands of troops are being moved inland to help reforest the nation with over 84,000 square kilometers of greenery.
Man Keeps Kids From Chopping Trees, Puts Them Into School, and Saves Environment at the Same Time
Jean Bosco may have grown up in a home without electricity or running water, but that did not stop him from using his high school education to do great things for his country.
700 Acres of Massive 1,000-Year-old Redwoods Are Being Turned into a Public Park
This pristine patch of redwoods has been a well-kept secret for over a century – and soon, it will be ready for everyone to enjoy for free.
People Have Passively Planted Over 30 Million Trees Simply by Surfing the Web
Millions of people are helping to save the planet without leaving the comfort of their computer chairs – and you can too.
Rooftop Panels of Tiny Plants Can Cleanse Polluted Air at 100 Times the Rate of a Single Tree
In a "world first," scientists are installing panels of microplants to clean up London air pollution with stunning efficiency.
Tree-Planting Drones Have Successfully Planted Thousands of Saplings - and They're About to Plant More
These little robots are resuscitating hundreds of acres of degraded land - and they could soon be deployed to plant many more trees around the world.
Sikhs Are Celebrating the Birth of Their Beloved Founder by Planting 1 Million Trees in 2019
As a means of celebrating the 550th birthday of Sikhism's founder, thousands of worshippers are planting trees around the world.
Counties With More Trees and Shrubs Spend Less on Medicare, Study Finds
An intriguing new study from the University of Illinois has linked trees and shrubland to reduced county-wide healthcare costs.
Australia is Creating Renewable Energy Faster Than Other Countries and They're Planting 1 Billion Trees to Boot
With every passing year, Australia is reportedly adding more renewable energy per person than any other country in the world.
Forest Policies in Rwanda, US and Gambia Win UN-backed Awards
Rwanda won an award for engineering a major reversal in the trend toward declining forests with its massive reforestation program promoting indigenous species and involving the local population. The US and Gambia also won awards for forest policies enacted.
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