AMPLIFYING THE URBAN FOREST

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AMPlifying the Urban Forests is coming to a community near you on March 12, 2022. On this day, 2,000 urban trees will be planted in 30 communities across California by local grassroots volunteers. These trees will provide numerous environmental and public health benefits to the communities. They also beautify local neighborhoods.

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PROGRAM GOALS

Volunteers

3,000

Be part of this major celebration of our urban forests. Bring your friends and family. Sign up for news and register for an event near you.

Partner Cities

30

We will be planting trees in 30 cities across the state, in the North and South, in the Central Valley, and along the Central Coast. Find a city near you.

Number of Trees

2,000

We will plant 2,000 trees in 30 cities across California in one day. The trees have been selected for their suitability for future climate conditions.

Fighting Climate Change

Reducing CO2

Urban forests help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Trees capture and store carbon, helping to reduce the urban heat island effect.