Perspectives

We 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.

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04/14/2026

164.2 Million Acres: Mapping America’s Reforestation Opportunity

The Reforestation Hub is an interactive tool from The Nature Conservancy and American Forests that helps landowners, practitioners, and policymakers identify the best places to restore forest cover. This spring, brand new updates were released

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03/19/2026

Renewal is Taking Root

Spring is the season of renewal. After months of dormancy, nature begins to stir again, trees begin to bud, and the growing season quietly announces itself. The snow here in Minnesota is melting and my
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 clear that it has crossed

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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. Families are making decisions about

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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 a public-private ecosystem of resilience.