Trees In Memory

NEBRASKA CITY, NE. — The National Arbor Day Foundation’s Trees in Memory program is making it possible for people to help replant America’s national forests while also honoring deceased family and friends.

For every $10 donated through Trees in Memory, the Arbor Day Foundation plants ten trees in national forests that have been damaged by fire, disease, or insects. The foundation also sends a card to those making such a gift, which they can present to the family of the person they have chosen to honor.

Through Trees in Memory, the foundation is making trees as a lasting, living tribute available to more Americans than ever before, and is increasing the benefits of trees. As well as adding beauty, trees have been proven to clean our water and air, prevent soil erosion, and reduce heating and cooling costs.

Trees commonly planted in national parks are lodgepole pines and Douglas firs.

Over 50 years, a single tree can generate $31,250 worth of oxygen, provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycle $37,500 worth of water, control $31,500 worth of soil erosion, cool and beautify the environment, support many generations of birds and other wildlife, and even improve community pride.

Additional information is available by writing The National Arbor Day Foundation, Attn: Trees in Memory, 211 N 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, or by calling the foundation at 402/474-5655. The foundation is a nonprofit education organization dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship.