climate crisis

How to Increase Urban Trees in Bellingham: Lessons Learned From Friends of Trees

January 3, 2022July 13, 2021 by Carter Thulin

Friends of Trees is a nearby, outstanding example of how planting more urban trees can positively impact our communities. Expanding urban trees is an important complement to reforestation projects if we are to successfully face the climate crisis and build community resilience. As summer heats up, I am relieved by the shade of alders and … Read more

Reforestation: From Obscurity to Climate Crisis Superhero?

January 3, 2022June 18, 2021 by Michael Feerer

In this blog post, we’ll answer a question that frequently comes up: “Will reforestation solve the climate crisis?” In other words, can reforestation be our #1 Climate Crisis superhero? We’re asked that all the time when we introduce ourselves to individuals, groups, and businesses in Whatcom County. As are many other tree-planting nonprofits on the … Read more