Tree grants.AMERICAN FORESTS' Global ReLeaf program is again accepting grant requests for tree planting projects for spring and autumn 20007. Global ReLeaf, started in 1988, has helped plant more than 25 million trees worldwide. Download the project proposal form at http://www.american forests American Forests is a nonprofit conservation organization that promotes healthy forests and urban tree planting. The organization was established in 1875 as the American Forestry Association, by physician/horticulturist John Aston Warder and a group of like-minded citizens .org/global_releaf/grants/ or contact Margo Dawley at 202/737-1944 ext. 224 or email mdawley@amfor.org. Deadlines for grant proposals are January 15 and July 1. In 2006, AMERICAN FORESTS planted a million trees in projects around the world. These projects ranged from trees planted to help restore a Malaysian orangutan orangutan (ōrăng`  tăn), an ape, Pongo pygmaeus, found in swampy coastal forests of Borneo and Sumatra. forest and Mexican monarch habitat to those that brought back eagle habitat near Denver; restored a popular hiking hikingWalking, often among hills or mountains, as recreational sport. It represents an activity in its own right and also figures in backpacking, camping, hunting, mountaineering, and orienteering. , cross-country skiing cross-country skiing Skiing in open country over rolling, hilly terrain. It originated in Scandinavia as a means of travel as well as recreation. The skies used are longer, narrower, and lighter than those used in Alpine skiing, and bindings allow more heel movement. , and hunting area in Wisconsin; and greened urban communities along an expressway in Illinois. Individuals can support the program or a specific project at $1 a tree by visiting AMERICAN FORESTS' website. |
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