Tree Planting Application

Why organize a neighborhood tree planting?

For every four urban trees removed, only one is typically replanted.
Trees cool and clean the air, mute city noises, store carbon dioxide, moderate harsh urban condition, 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.
Young people 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.
Dependent on the funding source, contribute up to 50% of the cost of the trees
Provide the name of the city representative responsible for trees.
Be willing to sign a three-year maintenance agreement
Select a potential site and complete and mail the application.

What will ReLeaf Michigan Do?

Meet with your organization to discuss the planting project.
Review the site and help you select the type of trees to be planted
Arrange for the purchase and delivery of the trees. (Trees are guaranteed disease-free, but we do not guarantee their survival.)
Provide 50% of the funding for trees/delivery up to $2000. Provide volunteer training and technical assistance in organizing your planting event and on planting day.

ReLeaf Michigan Community Tree Planting Application

* Indicates required field

Name of Organization:: *

Address *

City *

County *

ZIP Code *

Tree Planting Organizer / Main Contact: *

Phone: *

Email: *

City Official Responsible for Trees *

Phone: *

Email: *

Individual Responsible for Soliciting Volunteers *

Phone: *

Email *

Type of Organization (Community Services, Block Club, Youth, Church, Associations, etc.) *

Number of Active Members *

Location of proposed tree planting: *

What days are available for tree plantings? *

Number of trees you want to plant. Describe existing vegetation, if any. Why do you want to plant here? *

Who owns the land? *

Attach a sketch of the area, if possible *

Max file size: 20MB

Are you interested in a spring or fall planting? *

Who is your local gas provider? *

Who is your local electrical provider? *

Can the local municipality contribute in-kind services? If so, please select the applicable services. *

Digging the holes in advance Off loading the trees using a back hoe or front end loader Supplying additional soil if necessary Supplying mulch None of the above

Other in-kind service: *

Who will sign the three-year maintenance agreement, and be accountable for watering and remulching the trees? *

How many will participate in the planting? (Plan for 2 adult volunteers for each tree you want to plant) *

How many people will participate in the follow-up care? *

ReLeaf Michigan can cover up to 50% of the cost of the trees and delivery (up to $2000). Are you prepared to provide 50% of the cost of the trees and delivery? *

Yes No

Name of Person Completing Survey *

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Phone Number *

Email *

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