Perspectives from Forests Plus

This is where Forests Plus surfaces the ideas, lessons, and experiences shared across our network. From policy shifts and funding trends to on-the-ground stories from our Implementation Hubs, these insights help leaders act with confidence.​

The author, Kevin O'Hara and other American Forests staff gather at GreenBiz 2026.

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02/26/2026

The Shift Is Here

by Kevin O’Hara Last week I was in Phoenix for Trellis GreenBiz. I’ve been noticing a shift in our conversations over the last few years, and this event made it […]

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02/17/2026

The Nature of Justice: 100 Years of Black History and the Future of the American Landscape

As we celebrate the resilience of Black history, we must also confront the history of our built environment. The two are deeply intertwined. The story of Black America is not just written in books; it
Kevin O'Hara and his son

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01/22/2026

Caring for People and the Places That Hold Us

I’m writing this from Minneapolis, where it’s been a hard couple of weeks. There’s a sense of fear in the air. Schools are going remote to keep kids at home. […]

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12/02/2025

Fire, Water, Forests, and Utilities: Non-Traditional Partnerships Transforming the Future of Forests

A recent white paper authored by Blue Forest on behalf of a group of innovative utilities introduces a partnership-based model for wildfire risk mitigation that positions utilities as catalysts in […]

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09/08/2025

The Arbor Day Foundation Canopy Report: How America Sees Trees

How do Americans view trees, green space, and sustainability in 2025? Find out in this exclusive look at the Arbor Day Foundation’s second Canopy Report, based on a nationally representative […]

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08/21/2025

Nature-Based Solutions Provide Security Today for a Better Tomorrow

by Francis Smeins This blog post was originally posted by US Nature 4 Climate on their website. We live in a rapidly changing world, and with change comes uncertainty. The […]