To ask more of our planet, we must ask more of ourselves.

Tree's are more than just shade and beauty, they are homes for wildlife and play an essential role in our ecosystem.  We must step in to support reforestation projects in the United States.  We are proud to partner with OneTreePlanted.ORG to help in the effort of reforestation.  One Tree Planted is a way to help offset our carbon emissions and a way to be positive Corporate Citizens to our planet.  We must strengthen our roots in nature to provide a green future for generations to come.

Energy is not something we can take for granted.  Since 2016 we have taken steps to reduce our energy consumption & environmental impact.  We use only Energy Star Rated Electronics such as computers, phones, servers, & devices.  We have converted all our facility lighting to Low Consumption LED Lighting.  Our Campus features security measures that power off solar, eliminating the need for on-grid usage.  We also use automated systems to help reduce our buildings energy use.  Energy is a valuable resource that must be preserved and used in ways that are beneficial to our lives.

 Trees help to clean the air we breathe. Through their leaves and bark, they absorb harmful  pollutants and release clean oxygen for us to breathe. In urban environments, trees absorb pollutant gases like nitrogen oxides, ozone, and carbon monoxide, and sweep up particles like dust and smoke.  Increasing levels of carbon dioxide caused by deforestation and fossil fuel combustion trap heat in the atmosphere. Healthy, strong trees act as carbon sinks, offset carbon and reducing the effects of climate change.  

 Trees play a key role in capturing rainwater and reducing the risk of natural  disasters like floods and landslides. Their intricate root systems act  like filters, removing pollutants and slowing down the water’s  absorption into the soil. This process prevents harmful water-slide erosion and reduces the risk of over-saturation and flooding. According  to the UN Food and Agriculture Association, a mature evergreen tree can  intercept more than 15,000 liters of water every year. 

 A single tree can be home to hundreds of species of insect, fungi, moss, mammals, and plants. Depending on the kind of food and shelter they need, different  forest animals require different types of habitat. Without trees, forest creatures would have nowhere to call home.

- Young, Open Forests:  These forests occur as a result of fires or logging. Shrubs, grasses, and young trees attract animals like black bears, the American goldfinch, and bluebirds in North America.

- Middle-Aged Forests:  In middle-aged forests, taller trees begin to outgrow weaker trees and  vegetation. An open canopy allows for the growth of ground vegetation  preferred by animals like salamanders, elk, and tree frogs.

- Older Forests:  With large trees, a complex canopy, and a highly developed under-story of vegetation, old forests provide habitat for an array of animals, including bats, squirrels, and many birds.
 

 From arborists to loggers and researchers, the job opportunities provided by the forestry industry are endless. We don’t just rely on trees for work,  though. Sustainable tree farming provides timber to build homes and shelters, and wood to burn for cooking and heating. Food-producing trees  provide fruit, nuts, berries, and leaves for consumption by both humans  and animals, and pack a powerful nutritional punch.  

 Did you know  that hospital patients with rooms overlooking trees recover faster than those without the same view? It’s impossible to ignore that feeling of elation you get while walking through a calm, quiet forest. Trees help reduce stress and anxiety, and allow us to reconnect with nature. In addition, shade provided by tree coverage helps protect our skin from the ever-increasing harshness of the sun.  

Trees help  cool the planet by sucking in and storing harmful greenhouse gases like  carbon dioxide into their trunks, branches, and leaves — and releasing  oxygen back into the atmosphere. In cities, trees can reduce ambient temperatures by up to 8° Celsius. With more than 50% of the world’s population living in cities — a number expected to increase to 66% by  the year 2050 — pollution and overheating are becoming a real threat.  Fortunately, a mature tree can absorb an average of 22lbs of carbon dioxide per year, making cities a healthier, safer place to live.