Our Trees

Trees are connectors.

Their roots and crowns link Earth and sky.

They unite people who hold their diverse values:

ecological, aesthetic, medical, recreational, economic, cultural, and spiritual

Welcome!

Everyone connects to trees in some way, whether through their beauty, shade, or the memories they create. We hope this website becomes a valuable resource for you—whether you have questions, want to find trees in your area, or wish to share your tree story.

National Geographic Live!

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Back by popular demand, National Geographic LIVE shares the stories behind the world-renowned photos and articles of National Geographic.

Throughout human history, trees have provided our most important sources of sustenance, protection, and wonder. Nalini Nadkarni, a tree canopy ecologist, has spent four decades dangling among the branches to study how forests inform our daily lives. Climb in the clouds to experience the magnificent wildlife and incredible science in the vast, hidden worlds suspended above our heads.