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Forests Plus @ForestsPlus

A platform for leading organizations working to protect and restore America’s forests

Joined October 2021
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What do Americans think about trees and green space? @Arborday's Canopy Report breaks it down. Download the report and plant a tree. bit.ly/402Kdov
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What do Americans think about trees and green space? @arborday's Canopy Report breaks it down. Download the report and plant a tree👇 arborday.org/campaigns-proje…
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Nature is one of our strongest security assets. Our partner @US_N4C highlights how nature based solutions like trees, wetlands, and sustainable agriculture protect communities, create jobs, and strengthen local economies. forestsplus.org/perspectives…
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Climate change isn’t creating winter storms, but it makes them stronger and more extreme. When storms hit like this, forests help buffer wind, protect infrastructure, and reduce risks during dangerous cold and power outages. bit.ly/49DK6pd

Yes, climate change can supercharge a winter storm. Here's how.

The jet stream, a warming Arctic, and loads of atmospheric moisture have contributed to an epic storm impacting 230 million people.

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Wildfire is a problem of our own making which means it is a problem we can solve. By restoring fire to ecosystems and building more resilient communities, we can act today and improve outcomes for people, infrastructure, and forests.👇
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When the world feels heavy, it can feel strange to talk about forests. But resilience, whether in communities or ecosystems, is built on the same values: care, connection, and investing in what lasts. forestsplus.org/perspectives…
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Every dollar invested in wildfire mitigation can save more than four dollars in future losses. With early detection tools and real time data platforms supported by technology leaders like @salesforce, we can reduce costs, disruption and loss. @Benioff time.com/collections/davos-2…

Ending the Era of Megafires

If we choose to act, fire can once again be a managed ecological force rather than a global catastrophe.

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Elevating forests is just what we do, but when it comes to forests, collaboration matters! Forests Plus brings together leaders from across sectors to strengthen the systems that support forest resilience. forestsplus.org/
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The Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project is expanding! @Roanoke_C, a partner of Forests Plus, continues to play an important role in advancing this program which benefits families as well as the region’s environment and economy. wakeweekly.com/news/sustaina…

Sustainable Forestry Project adds three NC counties to its s...

Sustainable Forestry Project expands to Franklin, Washington and Wilson counties, offering landowners tools to build wealth, protect forests and keep family lan...

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Micro-forests are capturing carbon, supporting biodiversity, and restoring urban land one small patch at a time. LA’s Ascot Hills Micro-Forest shows what’s possible. Learn more from @NPR npr.org/2026/01/07/nx-s1-562…

Why scientists are planting tiny forests in big cities : Short Wave

Healthy forests help combat climate change, provide humans with drinking water and even improve mental and physical health. But it’s hard to imagine an entire forest in the middle of a big city....

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We’re growing something big at Forests Plus! Get clear insights, emerging trends, funding opportunities, and updates from across the Forests Plus platform directly to your inbox. Join our newsletter: forestsplus.org/newsletter/
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Hey Forests Plus community! Is financing your thing? Applications for the 2026 Conservation Finance bootcamp are due January 21! bit.ly/4qfiDA4
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Forests are critical to biodiversity, ensuring homes and habitat for various wildlife. Forests Plus community member @AmForestFndn shares how their Family Forest Carbon Program management practices can help create the ideal conditions for wildlife. bit.ly/45DELLV
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Real forest solutions happen when unlikely partners sit at the same table. 🤝 That’s why Forests Plus brings together leaders from ALL sectors to strengthen forests. 🌳
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Progress doesn’t always make headlines, but it’s happening, and it can look like a lot of things. 🌳 Photos by: Kevin O'Hara at @RedSkySummit @WDNR and Landlife
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Reforestation is the long game. We’re playing it.
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Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see more of what the incredible Forests Plus community will accomplish in 2026! 📷: @WDNR
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Wishing you happiness, health and peace this holiday season from the #ForestsPlus team
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Looking for even more reasons to love forests? Forests growing along streams clean water, reduce erosion, contribute to the food cycle and benefit aquatic organisms! bayjournal.com/columns/bay_n…

Wildlife, water quality depend on streamside forests

When European colonists first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay region, an estimated 90% – 95% of the watershed was forested. That means nearly every stream, creek and river draining into

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Decades of fire suppression have left the western U.S vulnerable to bigger, more dangerous burns. sciencedaily.com/releases/20…

The western U.S. Tried to stop wildfires and it backfired

Much of the western U.S. is overdue for wildfire, with decades of suppression allowing fuel to build up across millions of hectares. Researchers estimate that 74% of the region is in a fire deficit,...

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