Earth Month

Earth Month

The planet
is in our hands

Reforestation is the most effective, cost-efficient nature-based tool available to avoid the worst effects of climate change and limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C.

Ways we are helping

The planet
is in our hands

Reforestation is the most effective, cost-efficient nature-based tool available to avoid the worst effects of climate change and limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C.

Ways we are helping

Investing in climate
science research

At American Forests, we’re conducting groundbreaking research and collaborating with other scientists to understand how to manage forests to optimize carbon removal and storage. We’re creating detailed models that project the impact of different forest management actions and natural disturbances on carbon storage at regional and state levels.

Forest carbon models can be used to compare the outcome of planting different types of trees or the effect of changing how often trees are harvested.

Using regional carbon modeling, we found that by 2030, Maryland and Pennslyvannia could increase their carbon sinks by 29% and 38%, respectively.

Climate-smart forest management can help keep carbon in soils while supporting forest regeneration and productivity.

There are many forest management methods that may work to help increase forests’ abilities to remove and store carbon. At American Forests, we are working on creating a guide for climate-smart forestry practices.

Get involved. Take action now.

You can help us fight climate change with nature-based solutions.

Get involved. Take action now.

You can help us fight climate change with nature-based solutions.

Other initiatives

Explore our work to help forests recover after wildfire

Other initiatives

Learn how we are helping bring Tree Equity to communities

Other initiatives

Find out how we are protecting threatened ecosystems

Double your impact
during Earth Month!

When you donate to American Forests though 4/31, gifts will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to Sunday Lawn & Garden. Make your most generous gift today to restore damaged wildland and urban forests - for people. for wildlife. for the planet.