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Winter/Spring 2020
In this issue, learn how economic inequity and tree cover in cities are inextricably linked, as well as what American Forests does to create Tree Equity. And, discover what American Forests is doing to bridge the gap between urban forestry job shortages and people who need career opportunities the most through our Career Pathways: Tree Equity initiative. Plus, learn how individuals and organizations create access to nature for everyone and how American Forests’ extensive history has shaped the future of forestry.
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Winter/Spring 2020 Articles
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Planting Tree Equity
In cities across the country, marginalized communities suffer from a lack of trees. American Forests helps people see that disparity
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American Forests + Tree Equity
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Offshoots: New Momentum for Tree Equity
By Jad Daley American Forests sees Tree Equity as a moral imperative, offering a litmus test of our nation’s commitment
Big Trees
Earthkeepers: Restoring the Roots of Rock
By Ian Leahy Fender Musical Instruments knows the importance of protecting the species that produce the wood that is transformed
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Project Showcase: A Wednesday Morning in Wilmington Tells the Story of Urban Forestry
By Ian Leahy Through the generous funding of JPMorgan Chase, 50 trees were planted in Speakman Park in downtown Wilmington,
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Project Showcase: Empowering Members of a South Texas Community through Planting
By Jon Dale Young volunteers deboard school buses in La Sal del Rey and prepare to begin planting as part
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Partner Profile: Travelers
By Lindsey Putz Travelers employees dig in at Colt Park in Hartford, Conn. Credit: Lindsey Putz. NEARLY 100 TRAVELERS employees
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Donor Profile: Lex Sant
By Jill Schwartz Photo courtesy of Lex Sant. LEX SANT cuts to the chase. “Trees are awesome.” It’s that simple.
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From the Field: Boston
Boston Eric Candela, Senior Manager of Community ReLeaf Teen Urban Tree Corps member Maya Hall (left) shows Boston City Councilor
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From the Field: Oakland, Calif.
Oakland, Calif. Jennifer Broome, Vice President of Philanthropy American Forests worked with partners and conference attendees to plant 20 trees
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Washington Outlook: Lawmakers Warm Up to Natural Solutions to Address Climate Change
By Kate Michael Credit: S.Borisov. IN THE LAST CONGRESS, lawmakers repeatedly debated whether climate change is real. During this Congress
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Last Look: Designing a Green Future
Designing a Green Future This past summer, 12 high school students from Washington, D.C. created designs of landscapes that use
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Investing in People by Investing in Trees
By Sarah L. Anderson The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that urban forestry will see a 10 percent increase
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Changing the Face of the Outdoors
By Sarah Mae Brown José González gets ready to lead a group of children as they raft the Tuolumne River.
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Back to the Future
American Forests’ Rich Legacy Shapes the Future of Forestry By Jad Daley OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP. In the early 1900s,
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