Neighborhood Matching Funds

Tree Fund

The Tree Fund, a component of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, provides trees to neighborhood groups to enhance the City's urban forest. The City provides the trees, and neighbors share the work of planting and caring for the trees. Tree Fund projects are a great way to build a stronger sense of community.

Trees

• Absorb carbon dioxide emissions and filter air pollution.

• Help soften the edges of the urban landscape and frame residential streets.

• Reduce noise pollution.

• Provide shade and help cool the street in warm weather.

• Provide habitat for birds and wildlife.

Who Can Apply:

Groups of neighbors that represent a minimum of 5 households on the block can receive trees for planting strips on residential streets.

How the Tree Fund Works:

Neighbors can request 10 to 40 trees for their projects, selecting from a list of varieties determined by the City Arborist. Before deliveries are made, participants must attend a training session provided by the City. Trees are delivered in the fall to a requested spot near the planting site. To match the City's contribution of free trees, neighbors must organize the planting effort, provide necessary tools, and be responsible for watering and maintaining their trees. This contribution from neighbors helps meet the community building objectives of the Tree Fund.

For more information, call Eden Trenor at (206) 684-4520 or Judy Brown at (206) 684-0714.