Who are we?

We are custodians of a 100-year legacy of forest restoration.

Man of the Trees was founded by Richard St. Barbe Baker in 1922
with a radical vision: that planting trees could heal degraded land,
restore communities, and stabilize the climate. A century later, that
vision has become urgent science.

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Man of the Trees preserves the legacy of reforestation pioneers —
Richard St. Barbe Baker, Albert Howard, Akira Miyawaki, Wangari Maathai —
while advancing the modern science that makes forest restoration work.

We believe that understanding where reforestation came from helps us
do it better today. That learning from pioneers informs better practice.
That connection between heritage and science creates real change.

We provide knowledge, tools, and professional connections for anyone
committed to restoring forests — whether you’re a government, organization,
arborist, or landowner.

Reforestation isn’t just about trees. It’s about restoring the foundation
of all life.