{"id":13459,"date":"2025-03-05T16:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T16:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.answerconnect.com\/blog\/?p=13459"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:05:37","slug":"friends-of-pando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.answerconnect.com\/blog\/mission-values\/friends-of-pando\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting the world&#8217;s largest tree with Friends of Pando"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Have you heard of Pando?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often called the <strong>world\u2019s largest living organism<\/strong> or the world&#8217;s largest tree, Pando is an extraordinary natural wonder. Located in Utah and spanning <strong>106 acres<\/strong>, it is a single aspen colony (with over 40,000 stems). It has endured for thousands of years, and scientists have determined it to be one of the oldest life forms on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet despite its resilience, Pando, like many great forests, faces serious threats from <strong>climate change, human encroachment, and invasive species<\/strong>. Without decisive action, this ancient giant could be lost forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re committed to making a difference by giving back to preserve the future of our planet. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve chosen <strong>Friends of Pando<\/strong> as one of our <strong>Epic Tree Partners <\/strong>&#8211; to help protect and restore this remarkable ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing Friends of Pando<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our newest partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofpando.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Friends of Pando<\/strong><\/a>, is a nonprofit dedicated to researching, protecting, and restoring the Pando aspen colony. Their work includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scientific research<\/strong> to assess Pando\u2019s health and threats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habitat restoration,<\/strong> including fencing and regeneration projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public education<\/strong> to raise awareness and inspire conservation efforts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its massive size and resilience, Pando faces challenges from land development, climate stress, and disruptions to its natural regeneration cycle. Friends of Pando is working to change that, and <strong>we\u2019re proud to support their mission<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnect-blog\/1\/2025\/03\/pando-trees-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pando trees\" class=\"wp-image-13461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnect-blog\/1\/2025\/03\/pando-trees-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnect-blog\/1\/2025\/03\/pando-trees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnect-blog\/1\/2025\/03\/pando-trees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnect-blog\/1\/2025\/03\/pando-trees-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/answerconnect-blog\/1\/2025\/03\/pando-trees.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo By Lance Oditt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Pando Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pando isn\u2019t just a tree; it\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofpando.org\/faqhowpandoworks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>interconnected ecosystem<\/strong><\/a>, that supports biodiversity and plays a crucial role in carbon storage. Yet, without intervention, parts of the colony die faster than they can regenerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through targeted interventions &#8211; like <strong>fencing vulnerable areas, planting new shoots, and reducing external threats<\/strong> &#8211; Friends of Pando proves restoration is possible. With the right support, Pando can continue to thrive for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch this PBS video to learn more about the threats Pando faces and how conservationists are fighting to protect it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n  <iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SwBgSbPvg7Q\" \n    style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" \n    frameborder=\"0\" \n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" \n    allowfullscreen>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking action for forest conservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trees are one of the best defences against climate change, absorbing between <em>10 and 40 kg of carbon<\/em> over their lifetime.\u00b9 That&#8217;s why, every month, we plant a tree for each customer and team member. Alongside this, we&#8217;re growing and maintaining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=e98RPtpWOZg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our forest<\/a> in Scotland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, we\u2019re furthering our commitment by <strong>partnering with organizations at the forefront of forest restoration<\/strong>. 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