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Watch and Celebrate International Year of Planet Health

WEBThe United Nations General Assembly declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH).The year is a once in a lifetime opportunity to raise global …

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URL: https://treefoundation.org/2020/08/06/international-year-planet-health/

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

WEB1. Push your elected officials to support the creation and funding of local, state, and national parks in your area, and to increase funding for conservation, natural …

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6 Impacts Mature Trees and Forests Have on Urban Areas

WEBPromote Public Health through Sense of Belonging. Mature trees promote fellowship — conversations arise as colleagues, townspeople, and strangers seek …

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Rainforest-friendly purchasing guide

WEB2. Shop at farmers markets, co-ops, and health food stores. Shop where it is easier to be environmentally-friendly. Unlike large grocery chains, co-ops, farmers …

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10 things you can do to save forests

WEBRead on to discover 10 things you can do to save trees and forests around the world. 1. Conserve trees and forests in your area. Forests and trees—especially big trees and …

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Resources for youth and educators

WEBThe Most Beautiful Roof in the World by Kathryn Lasky. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Once there was a Tree by Natalia Romanova. Here is the …

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Planting trees—an easy way to help the environment

WEB1. Plant trees in your yard or property. In addition to storing carbon and welcoming birds and other species, trees can provide shade, places to hang a …

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Read the TREE Foundation’s Rainforest-Friendly …

WEBBelow are a few quick tips for shopping rainforest-friendly. Check out the Rainforest-Friendly Purchasing Guide to learn more. 1. Buy local and avoid tropical …

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We must save Earth’s oceans and forests if we are to save …

WEBTo celebrate Earth Day, CanopyMeg and Sylvia A. Earle are teaming up on Mission Green and Mission Blue! From the Miami Hearld:. Ten years ago, Earle …

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Can Outdoor Access Support Improved Mental Health

WEBStudy finds that prevalence of green space during childhood is strongly associated with the risk of developing psychiatric disorders later in life. The association …

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The Wonders of Soil a guest blog from New College of Florida

WEBChock full of billions of ancient and microscopic living organisms, soil is one of our planet’s most dynamic and vital natural resources. Scientists have estimated that …

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10 Ways Canopy Walkways Help Save the Planet

WEB8) SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH: Canopy walkways provide important psychological benefits to visitors. In an increasingly challenging world, people need time …

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Church Forests of Ethiopia

WEBThe Church Forests of Ethiopia, a film by Jeremy Seifert. TREE Foundation’s efforts to save the “church forests” of Ethiopia were highlighted in the above short film published by …

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Celebrate World Rainforest Day

WEBThe Rainforest Partnership will be hosting a virtual World Rainforest Day Summit on June 22 starting at 7am EST / 4 am PT and running until 10 pm EST / 7 pm …

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