TreesUpstate

TreesUpstate is a 501 c3 that was founded in 2005. Our vision is a sustainable and equitable urban forest that enhances the aesthetic, economic, environmental, social well-being and health of our community.

Mission

TreesUpstate’s mission is to plant, promote and protect trees in the Upstate.

·      PLANT

We plant trees in parks, greenspace, schools, and neighborhoods.

·      PROMOTE

We promote the benefits of trees and best management practices.

·      PROTECT

We protect trees by providing education and technical support to help inform policy and systems change.

TreesUpstate has planted and given away over 16,000 trees. The survival rate of the trees planted is greater than 90%. Since its inception, TreesUpstate has focused on equitable tree canopy and plantings, maintenance, educating the community on the many benefits of trees, and providing technical support to industry professionals on best management practices.