Did you know there are several varieties of willow in the Pacific Northwest, including the Pacific willow (Salix lucida), Hooker’s willow (Salix hookeriana), Scouler’s willow (Salix scouleriana), and the Sitka willow (Salix sitchensis)? In this blog post, we share why willows are so important for soil and habitat stability while we explore why this iconic tree is TTF’s Planting Coordinator’s tree of significance.

As Washington's State Tree, the western hemlock is a charming example of the Pacific Northwest’s ecological majesty.

Get to know TTF’s Planting Director, Jaala Smith, through the European beech tree. The tree that provided them with shelter and wonder while growing up, today is part of their efforts to support community healing through planting in historically underserved communities.