A Celebration of Stewardship Stewardship means taking good care of our environment and natural resources. The future of our bountiful forests and tree-shaded streets and parks depends upon each of us doing our part. By being good caretakers, we can have both the forest products and the beautiful forest land we all need. From the roughed mountains to the city streets and parks, trees are part of Idaho's beautiful landscape. Tourists and Idahoans alike enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, skiing and many other recreational activities often take place in the trees.
Trees also protect much of our drinking water and provide vital habitats for fish and wildlife.
By being good caretakers, we can have both the forest products and the beautiful forests we all need. In 1872, Morton helped start a new holiday in Nebraska dedicated to tree planting. It's estimated that more than one million trees were planted on the first Arbor Day. Morton's idea quickly spread. Today, Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states and in many other countries.