It’s tree award season! Nature lovers across Europe are currently casting their votes at Tree of the Year.org for the lovely, leafy presence with the most interesting story. You can find out which sculptural marvel, soothing spot of shade or safe haven for songbirds wins the title of top tree on March 19. The Tree of the Year contest is sponsored by The Environmental Partnership Association which supports community-based projects working to protect the environment and build support and capacity in local communities. The contest was created to encourage people to get involved in local environmental protection and to promote old growth trees as integral to cultural and natural heritage. Tree of the Year is aiming to go global so you may soon have the opportunity to nominate and vote for a marvelous maple, perfect pine or beautiful birch in your community. In the meantime, you can help create more carbon-storing candidates in the U.S. by planting a tree with Frankie and Peaches.