(BPT) – Trees are vital to our communities, both now and in the future. Each year, we lose 36 million trees due to age, disease, pests and severe weather. That’s why it is essential to plant mature and regionally appropriate trees. A mature tree acts as a powerhouse for clean air, absorbing over 48 pounds of carbon dioxide annually while releasing oxygen.

To tackle this issue, the Arbor Day Foundation has partnered with Subaru for the Subaru Loves the Earth^® initiative to provide 100,000 mature trees across the U.S. More than 600 participating Subaru retailers will give away mature and regionally appropriate trees, across communities nationwide. This initiative supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s mission to plant trees in the communities that need them most, helping to protect the planet for generations to come.