Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit with a branch on the big island of Hawaii and charitable programs around the world. FTPF is an international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruit trees to alleviate world hunger, combat climate change, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. FTPF programs strategically donate orchards where the harvest will best serve communities for generations, at places such as public schools, city parks, community gardens, low-income neighborhoods, Native American reservations, international hunger relief sites, and animal sanctuaries. FTPF’s unique mission benefits the environment, human health, and animal welfare—all at once. FTPF was founded by David (Avocado) Wolfe. [1][2][3][4][5] FTPF's visionary founder and president, David Wolfe, and its co-creator and TreeEO, Cem Akin, envision a healthy planet where fruit trees provide ecosystems with fresh air, rich soil, and sustainable nutrition.

## See also

* Food security
* Garden city movement
* Urban reforestation

## References

1. ↑ Jones, Ben (March 8, 2010). "More urbanites have their pick of fresh fruit". USA Today. http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-03-08-fruit-trees-city-park_N.htm.
2. ↑ Gordon, Rachel (May 1, 2010). "S.F. garden to help feed the homeless". San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/article/S-F-garden-to-help-feed-the-homeless-3190559.php.
3. ↑ Plain Dealer Editorial Board (September 2, 2011). "Cudell's fruited plain is a tasteful departure from the ordinary: editorial". Cleveland Plain Dealer. http://blog.cleveland.com/opinion_impact/print.html?entry=/2011/09/cudells_fruited_plain_is_a_tas.html.
4. ↑ Gee, Pat (April 22, 2008). "Grants bring fruit trees to two Oahu schools". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. http://archives.starbulletin.com/2008/04/22/news/story03.html.
5. ↑ Schneider, Pat (February 8, 2010). "Advocates envision free fruit and nuts for Madison parks". The Capital Times (Madison WI). http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/advocates-envision-free-fruit-and-nuts-for-madison-parks/article_3a129588-1014-54ef-8950-caec44b996ca.html.

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