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Great Lakes Legacy | Restoring Forests for Future Generations Along Lake Superior
What does the next generation of forests look like in a changing climate? Along the rugged north shore of Lake Superior, The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees program is helping build a more resilient future, one tree at a time.
Discover how forest restoration in the Great Lakes region is strengthening ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, improving water and air quality, and helping communities adapt to climate change.
Learn more and support global reforestation efforts nature.org/plantabillion
Forests are among the planet’s most important natural systems. They provide habitat for countless species, filter water, clean the air, capture and store carbon, and support human well-being in ways both visible and unseen. But as climate change accelerates and ecosystems face increasing stress, many forests are being challenged by shifting temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, invasive species, and other environmental pressures.
The Great Lakes region plays an important role in the future of North American forests. The immense body of cold freshwater helps create climate refuge for many plant and animal species, even as surrounding landscapes experience significant environmental change. The Nature Conservancy’s restoration work here focuses on more than simply planting trees.
The goal is to create healthier, more connected forests that can better withstand future challenges. By restoring forest cover and improving landscape connectivity, we're helping ecosystems adapt while preserving the ecological functions that all life depends upon.
The scale of the work is remarkable. Each spring, as soon as the snow melts and frost leaves the ground, planting crews mobilize for a narrow window of opportunity. In just four to six weeks, crews work to plant between one and one-and-a-half million trees. Individual teams can plant tens of thousands of seedlings each day, contributing to a long-term vision of healthier, more resilient forests across the landscape.
#PlantABillion #GreatLakes #ForestRestoration
Keep up with The Nature Conservancy's latest efforts to protect nature and preserve life:
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Text NATURE to 97779 to join The Nature Conservancy on text.
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Great Lakes Legacy | Restoring Forests for Future Generations Along Lake Superior
What does the next generation of forests look like in a changing climate? Along the rugged north shore of Lake Superior, The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees program is helping build a more resilient future, one tree at a time.
Discover how forest restoration in the Great Lakes region is strengthening ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, improving water and air quality, and helping communities adapt to climate change.
Learn more and support global reforestation efforts nature.org/plantabillion
Forests are among the planet’s most important natural systems. They provide habitat for countless species, filter water, clean the air, capture and store carbon, and support human well-being in ways both visible and unseen. But as climate change accelerates and ecosystems face increasing stress, many forests are being challenged by shifting temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, invasive species, and other environmental pressures.
The Great Lakes region plays an important role in the future of North American forests. The immense body of cold freshwater helps create climate refuge for many plant and animal species, even as surrounding landscapes experience significant environmental change. The Nature Conservancy’s restoration work here focuses on more than simply planting trees.
The goal is to create healthier, more connected forests that can better withstand future challenges. By restoring forest cover and improving landscape connectivity, we're helping ecosystems adapt while preserving the ecological functions that all life depends upon.
The scale of the work is remarkable. Each spring, as soon as the snow melts and frost leaves the ground, planting crews mobilize for a narrow window of opportunity. In just four to six weeks, crews work to plant between one and one-and-a-half million trees. Individual teams can plant tens of thousands of seedlings each day, contributing to a long-term vision of healthier, more resilient forests across the landscape.
#PlantABillion #GreatLakes #ForestRestoration
Keep up with The Nature Conservancy's latest efforts to protect nature and preserve life:
Facebook - nature.org/facebook
Instagram - nature.org/instagram
LinkedIn - nature.org/linkedin
Text NATURE to 97779 to join The Nature Conservancy on text.
To sign-up for nature e-news visit: preserve.nature.org/page/82226/data/1
