Tree Planting Application
ReLeaf Michigan only plants trees on public property or property openly available for general public use. Our plantings are a collaboration between a group of organizations, volunteers, the communities in which trees are being planted, a funding source, and ReLeaf Michigan.
Why organize a neighborhood tree planting?
- For every four urban trees removed, only one is typically replanted.
- Trees cool and clean the air, provide health benefits (such as less stress and improved mood), increase the economic value of neighborhoods, mute city noises, store carbon dioxide, provide habitat for wildlife, slow and reduce water run off, and display nature’s beauty year-round.
- Volunteers learn how to choose, plant and maintain trees.
- Participants can help improve their community with lasting results.
What would you have to do?
- Organize a group or find an existing organization (Block Club, Service Organization, Scout Troop, etc.) which would like to be involved and could:
- Help with the actual planting by providing two adult volunteers per tree on planting day.
- Provide the name of the municipal representative responsible for trees.
- Select a potential site and complete the application.
What will ReLeaf Michigan Do?
- Meet with your organization and representatives from the community to discuss the planting project.
- Review the site and jointly select the type of trees to be planted.
- We will secure a signed three year maintenance agreement with the community.
- Arrange for the purchase and delivery of the trees. (Trees are guaranteed disease-free, but we do not guarantee their survival.)
- Provide marketing materials that can be used to secure volunteers and publicize the planting.
- Provide volunteer training and technical assistance in organizing your planting event and on planting day.