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American Forests’ Statement Regarding the 2020 Election

We Are One Nation Under Trees For 145 years, American Forests has provided nonpartisan leadership to conserve and restore forests across America, from cities to the wilderness. We know from experience that the federal government plays a critical role in the stewardship of our nation’s public and private forests. We have worked with

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Job Posting: Senior Manager of Donor Engagement and Experience

The Senior Manager of Donor Engagement and Experience (DXE) works as part of a high-performing, donor-centered Development team responsible for achieving American Forests’ leadership-level annual giving goals. The DXE is responsible for developing personal relationships with a portfolio of current, former and prospective annual giving donors that result in

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Job Posting: Senior Manager for Western Forest Experience

ABOUT AMERICAN FORESTS:  American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to wilderness that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. Established in 1875, American Forests has been restoring forests for more than 140 years. And, while we may

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American Forests Statement on Trillion Trees Interagency Council

For 145 years, American Forests has provided non-partisan leadership for forests across America, from cities to wilderness. Now more than ever, we need trees and forests for their important contributions to protect biodiversity, provide clean air and water, and help in the broader effort to slow climate change. The growth of

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Job Posting: California State Manager

ABOUT AMERICAN FORESTS:  American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to wilderness that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. Established in 1875, American Forests has been restoring forests for more than 140 years. And, while we may

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Red Hickory (Carya ovalis)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Red Hickory (Carya ovalis), State: VADescription The tree appears healthy and is growing in a stand of particularly tall trees. It is a forest grown tree, growing with beeches, poplars, and oaks. Height measured from multiple angles with laser hypsometer and verified with LiDAR. Location Caroline, VA

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Gray Pine (Pinus sabiniana)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Gray Pine (Pinus sabiniana), State: CADescription Location Nevada, CA

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Vasey Oak (Quercus vaseyana)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Vasey Oak (Quercus vaseyana), State: TXDescription Please submit the photos that were required for the 2019 - 2020 cycle by the verification deadline for the 2021 National Register. 9/27/20 RT Location Brewster, TX

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Red Bay (Persea borbonia)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Red Bay (Persea borbonia), State: TXDescription Location Montgomery, TX

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Screwbean Mesquite (Prosopis pubescens)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Screwbean Mesquite (Prosopis pubescens), State: TXDescription Location Brewster, TX

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Water Oak (Quercus nigra)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Water Oak (Quercus nigra), State: TXDescription Location Gregg, TX

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Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), State: NJDescription This tree was nominated in 2019 on a paper nomination form. However, due to transition between National Register managers the form was misplaced/lost. An exception has been made for this nomination due to American Forests' error. All information on file is what has been

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Eastern Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Eastern Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), State: MEDescription Please submit the 6 photographs that were required for the 2019 - 2020 cycle by the verification deadline for the 2021 National Register. Six of the same image does not meet the requirement. Thank you. 9/25/20 RT Location Oxford, ME

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Dawn Redwood (Metesequoia glyptostroboides)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Dawn Redwood (Metesequoia glyptostroboides), State: PADescription Location Chester, PA

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Bigtooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata)

American Forests National Tree Register, Species: Bigtooth Aspen (Populus grandidentata), State: PADescription Location McKean, PA

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Action Alert: Help Millions of Children Experience the Outdoors

Our national forests, national parks and other public lands have never been more important than they are today. These lands belong to all of us and provide a wide range of benefits including clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and help fighting climate change. Unfortunately, not all children have the opportunity to experience the

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What is the urban heat island effect?

Why is one neighborhood hotter than another? Chances are it is because it has fewer trees. Trees help cool neighborhoods down and reduce what’s called the “urban heat island effect,” the creation of “islands” of heat that result in a dangerous rise in temperature and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, low-income communities and people of

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