Hurricane re-leaf
The National Audubon Society and the National Arbor Day Foundation have distributed more than 40,000 free trees in the hurricane-battered Gulf Coast region. The Katrina Recovery Campaign continues to seek donations to keep restoration efforts alive. In March 2006, more than 6,000 each of four native tree species—bald cypress, red maple, red oak and live oak—were given away. Another 18,000 trees are being distributed now. For every $10 contribution to the campaign, the foundation will distribute 10 trees to volunteer tree-planters in Louisiana and Mississippi. Donors will also receive Arbor Day Foundation membership, which includes a subscription to its bimonthly newsletter. You may donate online at www.arborday.org/Katrina or send your contribution to the foundation at 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410.