Timberland Commits to Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next Five Years

Timberland Commits to Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next Five Years Company launches “Nature Needs Heroes” campaign to empower global community to be champions for the planet Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland today announced a new commitment to plant 50 million trees around the world by 2025 as part of its

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N-Hance™ Wood Refinishing Announces Partnership with American Forests

N-Hance™ Wood Refinishing Announces Partnership with American Forests Leader in Cabinet and Hardwood Refinishing Committed to Making Positive Impact on Planet N-Hance™ Wood Refinishing, a national franchise that specializes in the refinishing of hardwood floors and kitchen cabinets, recently announced its partnership with American Forests, the nation’s first forest conservation organization

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American Forests Applauds Introduction of Climate Stewardship Act of 2019

American Forests Applauds Introduction of Climate Stewardship Act of 2019 Washington, DC, September 10, 2019 — American Forests, the nation’s first forest conservation organization founded in 1875, announced its support for the Climate Stewardship Act (S. 2452) that was introduced today with leadership from U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ),

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American Forests Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered

American Forests Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered American Forests is in the news again—this time on NPR’s All Things Considered, broadcasted nationally. Jad Daley, president and CEO of American Forests, talks about our work to create Tree Equity, an effort to ensure every person in the country benefits

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Sweet crab Apple (Malus coronaria)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Sweet crab Apple (Malus coronaria), State: VTDescription It has been the centerpiece of a large greensward for c.150 years.///It appears that the municipal building was reconstructed around 2009 and expanded closer to the tree. From Google Street View, it looks like the height may have decreased from dieback or

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Unforced variations: Sep 2019

This month’s open thread for climate science topics. A new two-part community assessment of tropical storms and climate change is online at BAMS: Knutson et al. (2019a ; 2019b). And for those interested in Arctic Sea Ice, there is always the NSIDC.

References


  1. T. Knutson, S.J. Camargo, J.C.L. Chan, K. Emanuel, C. Ho, J. Kossin, M. Mohapatra, M. Satoh, M. Sugi, K. Walsh, and L. Wu, “Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change Assessment: Part I. Detection and Attribution”, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-18-0189.1


  2. T. Knutson, S.J. Camargo, J.C.L. Chan, K. Emanuel, C. Ho, J. Kossin, M. Mohapatra, M. Satoh, M. Sugi, K. Walsh, and L. Wu, “Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change Assessment: Part II. Projected Response to Anthropogenic Warming”, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-18-0194.1

American Forests Featured on the America Adapts Podcast

American Forests Featured on the America Adapts Podcast In August 2019, American Forests sat down with America Adapts, a podcast that seeks to find adaptation leaders and share the progress in society and the environment.  We talk about our role in the climate conversation, how we can improve workforce

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Hoosier National Forest Partners with American Forests for Oak Regeneration

Hoosier National Forest Partners with American Forests for Oak Regeneration Bedford, Ind. —   The Hoosier National Forest conducted a 700 acre prescribed fire in Perry County, dubbed the Jeffries Burn, in April, 2019.  A prescribed fire is a fairly typical event on the forest in fall and spring, however

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