Forests are SO much more than a bunch of trees! They are connected ecosystems beaming with life beneath and above the soil. Forests provide habitat for countless species, regulate water by reducing floods and droughts, protect soils from erosion, filter air and water, and store carbon that helps stabilize climate. When forests are lost, biodiversity collapses and those life-support systems weaken. Protecting and restoring forests is essential for nature and people! That’s why the @arbordayfounda

Trees are more than elements of nature; they are living history. Some have stood for more than a thousand years, silently witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations, the growth of cities, and centuries of human change. Yet while buildings that are barely 100 years old are often granted legal protection, many ancient trees receive far less recognition. In many regions, they can still be cut down for timber, agriculture, or development, despite their immense ecological, cultural, and historical