American Forests' Partnership With LightStream® Reforests 250 Acres Of Trees

Forests across the country are receiving some much-needed help, thanks to a bank that plants a tree each time a customer funds a loan. LightStream, an online lending division of SunTrust Bank STI, is being recognized for having helped reforest and conserve 250 acres of U.S. wilderness areas through its partnership with American Forests. "We're pleased to announce this milestone as we commemorate National Great Outdoors Month," said Kristin Shuff, LightStream spokesperson. Established by the federal government and celebrated in every state, June has been designated to honor America's "long legacy of environmental stewardship and resolve to preserve clean and healthy outdoor spaces for generations to come." "LightStream's support this year contributes to vital tree restoration projects across the United States," said Lea Sloan, vice president of communications at American Forests. "From Florida to Montana, we've revitalized fire- and drought-damaged national park and wilderness areas. As one of our top 20 donors, LightStream has made a valuable contribution to these critical efforts." Funded American Forests projects include: Warm Fire Restoration (AZ) West Fork Complex (CO) Tyndall Air Force Base (FL) McGuire Fire (ID) Up Top Fires 1 & 2 (MT) Restoration & Climate Adaptation (NM) The Deschutes (OR) Spruce Grouse (WI) Shoshone National Forest (WY) As the first national conservation organization in the U.S., American Forests celebrates its 140th anniversary this year and is on track to plant its 50 millionth tree. "We're thrilled to have been able to finance a wide array of needs that are important to our customers. Each tree in those 250 acres represents a customer we've helped," said Shuff. "As an online lending company, conservation matters to our team. We live it every day through our virtually paperless loan process. It's a privilege to celebrate the help we provide to our customers in such a lasting way, supporting environmental restoration through the outstanding efforts of American Forests."