Tag: Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation Invited to Ring New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell

Stuart Mitchell

The Arbor Day Foundation rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange last month. It’s the third time the tree planting nonprofit has been invited to ring the bell in the last four years.   “We’re honored to be invited to open the markets on the tree planters’ holiday, Arbor Day. Many of the Arbor Day Foundation’s corporate partners are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, so this is a special opportunity,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We’ve seen firsthand the positive…

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Arbor Day Foundation Invests in New Technology to Make Trees Grow Faster

Stuart Mitchell

The Arbor Day Foundation is investing in technology to help trees grow faster. This investment aims to draw millions of tons CO2 out of the atmosphere over the next decade, while restoring microbial biodiversity to thousands of acres of forests.  The global tree planting nonprofit’s Impact Fund, created to drive innovation in nature-based solutions, is supporting Funga PBC. The startup utilizes DNA sequencing and advanced data analysis to identify growth-promoting, native fungal communities that used to be present and have been degraded over time by land management practices and other factors.…

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Arbor Day Foundation Engages Tree Planters in 95% of U.S. Neighborhoods

Stuart Mitchell

The Arbor Day Foundation has now engaged tree planters in 95% of U.S. neighborhoods since 2022 according to the nonprofit’s community tracking data. The work involved community tree plantings and distributions, tree nursery purchases, and shipments to the Foundation’s more than one million members.  “This milestone is a testament to the incredible scope of the network we’ve spent more than 50 years building. It represents our many members who have planted trees in their back yards, online customers who have had trees delivered to their homes, corporate partners supporting impactful work, and…

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New Arbor Day Foundation Report Details Importance of Investment in Voluntary Carbon Market

Stuart Mitchell

A new report summarizing the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2023 learnings and observations of the voluntary carbon market concludes that investment in the voluntary carbon market is key in addressing the climate crisis. “The voluntary carbon market is fast-paced and requires regular analysis so corporate investors can make better-informed decisions. Our team of experts is deeply in tune with the market and its players,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “As this report explains, corporate investment in carbon credits is not just about offsetting emissions. It’s about…

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The Arbor Day Foundation Named Supporting Partner in United Nations Restoration Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The United Nations Environment Programme has engaged with the Arbor Day Foundation to aid in the urgent movement to ramp up global sustainability efforts. The U.N.’s Decade on Ecosystem Restoration initiative recently named the Arbor Day Foundation as a supporting partner. Launched in 2021, the 10-year campaign constructs focused strategy to avert climate change around the world. As a supporting partner of the U.N. Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the Foundation will help develop evidence-based recommendations for the world’s leading environmental experts and expand the reach of the U.N.’s impact. “The…

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