Global ReLeaf of Michigan

"We don't inherit this land from our parents, we borrow it from our children." - Anonymous


Neighborhood Tree Planting
2009 Spring Planting

Angell School with the students there in memory of Paul McCoy.

Ann Arbor on N. Maple Ave by the 14 with Guardian Tree Experts and the Peace Neighborhood Center.

Shelby, MI from the money donated by the Rothbury Festival, to offset the environmental impact of the festival.
Why organize a neighborhood tree planting? • For every 4 urban trees removed, only 1 is being replanted. • Trees cool and clean the air, mute city noises, store carbon dioxide, moderate harsh urban conditions, provide habitat for wildlife and display nature's beauty year-round. • Participants 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 exisiting organization (block club, service organization, scout troop, etc.) who would like to be involved and could: • Help with the actual planting by providing two adult volunteers per tree on planting day. • Contribute 50% of the cost. • 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. Applications must be received by April 1 to be considered for spring plantings, September 15 for fall plantings.

What will Global ReLeaf of 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 trees. (Trees are guaranteed disease free, but we do not guarantee their survival.) • Provide up to 50% of the funding. • Provide volunteer training and technical assistance in organizing your planting event on planting day. • Provide membership to Global ReLeaf.


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