Honor Ashley with one of our projects:

MI

Michigan State Forests

Together with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, we are striving to replant Michigan’s forestlands on a large scale. This project will replant stands of native jack pines and red pines in state forests as well as nearby national forests. And as the forests mature, they will provide a wide variety of ecosystem services. These trees also mean improved habitat for a wide variety of wildlife including deer, turkey, grouse, and — most notably — the Kirtland’s warbler.

Arbor Day Foundation hopes to plant 250,000 trees in the Michigan State Forests. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

MN

Chippewa National Forest

Chippewa National Forest is nestled into the heart of northern Minnesota — a beautiful blend of ecological wonder and cultural significance. Within the forestland are three of the 10 largest lakes in the state, thousands of historic and archeological sites, and 250 different species of wildlife. A large portion of the forest also stretches through the Leech Lake Indian Reservation, home to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, one of six bands comprising the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. This National Forest has faced many issues in recent history, including strong wind events, insects, and disease. The result is an acute need for reforestation. Replanting efforts will reestablish native tree species and improve forest stand resilience to climate change.

The Arbor Day Foundation hopes to plant 100,000 trees in the Chippewa National Forest.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

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Gulf Coast Restoration

The Gulf Coast has a rich and diverse history, where reliance on healthy habitats and natural resources often defines the communities themselves. Reforestation work is needed in this region to ensure resiliency of watersheds and support species biodiversity. A mix of pines and hardwoods will be planted on lands to improve water quality, provide critical habitat, and rewild public spaces.

Arbor Day Foundation is hoping to plant 500,000 trees in the Gulf Coast between Fall, 2023 and Spring, 2024. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

AZ

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

In 2011, the Wallow Fire raged through the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Many areas in this district experienced high severity burn and now require reforestation. Planting efforts will focus on restoring the region’s historic forest composition, and the newly planted trees will improve watershed health while providing habitat essential for the Mexican spotted owl and other regional wildlife.

The Arbor Day Foundation hopes to plant 100,000 trees in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

ID

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Wildfire restoration efforts within the Idaho Panhandle National Forest have been ongoing since the Breezy Fire in 2015. Upcoming reforestation efforts are focused on ensuring tree species diversity for future forest resilience. A mix of six different types of conifers will be planted to enhance overall canopy recovery, improve watershed health, and provide habitat for a variety of animal species including bears, moose, elk, and wolves. 

The Arbor Day Foundation hopes to plant 34,000 trees in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

OR

Bootleg Fire Restoration

In 2021, the Bootleg Fire devastated 413,765 acres of forest in southern Oregon, including the Klamath Falls Basin. This area is a hub for biodiversity, including bald eagles, big game, and other small mammals.

The Arbor Day Foundation is hoping to plant 200,000 trees in Bootleg Fire Restoration efforts. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

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Fire Recovery for PNW Tribes and Communities

The watersheds of the Pacific Northwest are an incredible source of life. But over time, deforestation, flood control measures, and irrigation have degraded these important rivers — and record-level heat waves and wildfires have worsened the crisis significantly. Through a longstanding partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, planting efforts are underway to restore watersheds affected by the Labor Day Fires of 2020. Efforts will restore the land while also building forest resilience for the future.

The Arbor Day Foundation hopes to plant 250,000 with their Pacific Northwest projects. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

CA

Six Rivers National Forest

In 2020, the August Complex fire raged through Northern California. Unfortunately, Six Rivers National Forest was directly in the devastating wildfire’s path, making restoration critical. Tree planting efforts will help to reestablish a healthy conifer forest, restore wildlife habitat, improve watershed function, provide clean drinking water, and ensure ecosystem resiliency for the future. 

The Arbor Day Foundation hopes to plant 80,000 trees in the Six Rivers National Forest. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.

US

A Forest in Need

Planting trees in a forest in need, as a heartfelt tribute to a loved one, radiates with the power of hope and renewal. It represents a profound act of commitment to our planet's well-being, reminding us that in the face of adversity, our capacity for positive change remains boundless. Reforestation stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship, a simple yet potent means to protect and restore our world. Each sapling we gently place into the soil carries not just the promise of growth, but also the enduring legacy of those we hold dear. It is a harmonious dance between memory and nature, where the spirit of our loved ones lives on through the flourishing leaves and vibrant roots of the trees that grace our forests once more, ensuring a brighter, greener future for generations to come.

The Arbor Day Foundation has a goal to plant 5 million trees in the next 5 years. By contributing to this project, you will receive a certificate like the one pictured above.

Memorial Tree FAQ

Who plants the trees?

The Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service for over 40 years to facilitate plantings in state and national forests. The process of planting the trees and initial care to ensure survival rates are completed by contracted professionals. These efforts are overseen and assessed by foresters onsite.

Will I know the specific location of the memorial trees that I requested to be planted?

Your memorial tree saplings will be planted in the forest project location that you specified, however, you will not receive an exact location of where in the forest those memorial trees are planted. Arbor Day Foundation provides a registry where you can check the status of your loved one’s memorial trees.

Will there a plaque or sign by my loved one’s memorial tree, or a picture taken?

Because Arbor Day plants and distributes over 10 million trees per year, they’re unable to provide photos of every tree, or provide a physical sign or plaque next to the tree. You will, however, receive a Planting of Tree Certificate that you can frame as a keepsake. Memorial trees are formally documented on Arbor Day’s online tree registry, which is updated monthly.