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About Forest Park Nature Reserve
Consisting of nearly 194 acres, the Nature Reserve in Forest Park contains native old-growth forest habitat, restored forests and woodlands, tall grass prairies, savannas, wetlands and two linear miles of reconstructed river system. The Nature Reserve provides a positive environmental impact, natural balance, educational opportunities, and aesthetics, all within the heart of a highly urban area.
The Nature Reserve provides great benefits to the Park and the surrounding community. These benefits include ecological services such as rainwater retention and filtration, carbon sequestration and plant pollination.
Forest stand improvement is one of the practices Forest Park Forever, in partnership with the City of St. Louis uses to help forest management. This practice is used to restore the overall health, species composition and openness of a forested community.
About Players for the Planet
Players for the Planet works to unite all athletes to bring lasting and measurable transformation to the Earth. They believe the responsibility to preserve and protect our planet falls on each and every one of us. As professional athletes, Players for the Planet is fortunate enough to have a powerful platform and the resources to create positive change in the world when it needs our help more than ever. Players for the Planet seeks to unite to make sustainability and environmental responsibility foundational values of our sport.
About One Tree Planted
As an environmental charity, One Tree Planted is dedicated to making it easier for individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and help reforestation efforts around the world, all by planting trees!
Started in 2014, One Tree Planted has more than doubled the number of trees planted year over year, and works with awesome reforestations partners across 43 countries who help get trees in the ground. These projects restore forests after fires and floods, create jobs, build communities, and protect habitat for wildlife.