Planting and protecting trees for healthier, stronger communities.
Trees help our communities thrive, offering shade, cleaner air, and welcoming places to gather. We all need green spaces where neighbors can connect, enjoy nature, and build a sense of belonging. Together, we plant and protect trees across the National Capital Region toward our vision: every person, in every community, lives among thriving trees and green spaces.
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Our five-year strategic plan puts community at the heart of planting and protecting trees. Explore how we’ll work toward a future where every person, in every community, lives among thriving trees and green spaces.
Our Programs
We believe in the power of trees.
These incredible living machines absorb pollution, beautify and cool our neighborhoods, release life-giving oxygen, help prevent flooding, and play a crucial role in combating climate change. Our programs cultivate a thriving urban forest in Washington, DC, and the National Capital Region, ensuring future generations reap the environmental, health, and economic benefits trees provide.
We offer tree planting solutions with the greatest possible environmental and ecological impact for local homes, schools, parks, businesses, and more. Our certified arborists ensure the health, growth, and longevity of every tree we plant.
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We help ignite kids’ love for trees. Through engaging school programs, tree-planting events, and outdoor exploration, we empower young minds to understand the incredible benefits trees offer our city. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of tree guardians.
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For over 25 years, we have championed policies that support, protect and expand Washington, DC’s urban forest. Our efforts have resulted in some of the strongest tree protections among major cities. While progress has been made, our work is far from over. Together, we can show that a greener DC is a healthier DC for all.
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Our Land Conservation program protects important green spaces for nature and people. We work to restore fragmented forests, improve ecosystems and create places where people can connect with nature. By working with landowners, we’re helping to preserve these valuable areas and create a healthier, greener city.
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Proper tree care is essential for maintaining healthy, long-lasting trees that provide shade, improve air quality, and enhance urban spaces. Regular watering, mulching, invasive removal, and pruning help trees thrive, ensuring they continue to benefit the environment and our communities for years to come.
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Nominate a Space in DC for New Trees
Know of places in DC that could use some trees? Help shape a greener DC by sharing spaces that could use more trees, shade, and greenery. It could be schools, houses of worship, apartment complexes, businesses, and more!
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DC Tree Report Card | 2025-26
Each year, we release a report card on DC’s trees. It shows how close we are to our goal of 40% tree coverage, and provides a checkup on the overall health of our city’s trees. Discover what we’ve accomplished and where we can improve.
Overall Grade
A-
Calculations Explained: Existing tree canopy coverage/tree canopy
goal 37/40 = 92%
Planting Target
20,471 trees
Exceeded by over
9,000+ trees!