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Biodiversity

Biodiversity — or the variety of plants and wildlife in an area — is what allows ecosystems to survive and thrive. Humanity relies on biodiverse planet for food, medicine, shelter, and life as we know it. Luckily, trees are pillars of biodiversity, providing a refuge for wildlife and encouraging ecosystems to live as nature intended. Read on to discover how the Foundation's work supports biodiversity worldwide.

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A Tree Can Be A Home

Planting trees to support endangered monarchs.

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Fighting Global Challenges with Greater Focus and Millions of Trees

We’re planting 500 million trees with an emphasis in areas of greatest need

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For the Love of the Longleaf Pine

One tree’s storied past, current restoration, and ongoing relationship with fire.

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How Healthy is the Forest? Ask This Owl.

From habitat loss to an “evil twin” problem, the Northern spotted owl gives conservationists a lot to consider.

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How to Measure Biodiversity Using Trees

Counting number of trees planted is nice — but it’s only the beginning.

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Mangroves, Rain Forests, Thornscrub — to This Wildcat, It’s Just Home.

Ocelots can adapt to many forest habitats. But how much longer will those last?

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Meet the Menagerie of Wildlife Amid the Pines

Take a peek into the longleaf pine forest to see which animals thrive there.

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Meet the Rare and Wonderful Animals of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary

Protected forests are ensuring a future for Cambodia’s wildlife.

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Extreme Weather

Private Lands: The Next Reforestation Boom?

Huge parts of the American Southeast are privately owned. That’s good news for reforestation efforts.

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Protecting Our Nation’s Most Iconic Bird

Welcome to southern Oregon, the top winter nesting spot for bald eagles in the lower 48 states.

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Shielding a Sacred Tribal Food Source with Trees

The legacy and destiny of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

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Slow And Steady? Not For This Burrowing Tortoise

Conservationists accelerate the gopher tortoise comeback, helping hundreds of other species along the way.