Growing Greener
Growing Greener
Tom Christopher
A Founder of the American Conservation Movement Evolves to Address Contemporary Challenges
29 minutes Posted Aug 21, 2024 at 10:00 am.
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Established in 1875, American Forests is a non-profit that was an enormously influential pioneer in addressing the over-exploitation and destruction of our nation’s forestlands.  Listen as Benita Hussain, chief program officer for tree equity, describes how the organization has pivoted to assisting communities across the country bolster urban forests and fight climate change in economically challenged neighborhoods.