What’s the value of planting trees? Conservation groups say a new formula can tell them.

Groups that take on environmental conservation projects like re-planting longleaf pine trees in East Texas have a new tool at their disposal to show prospective donors the value of their work. (Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune)

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Jenny Sanders always knew she’d follow in her father’s footsteps. Raised on Texas ranches by her wildlife biologist father, she has spent her life working to protect the environment with the Texas Wildlife Association, the Texas Agricultural Land Trust and a private ranch in South Texas.