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Branching Out: Canopys Free Tree Planting Program for NFO August 22, 2019 Mission Canopy plants and cares for trees where they are needed the most. We bring the life-giving benefits of trees to the schools, neighborhoods, and public


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Branching Out: Canopy’s Free Tree Planting Program for NFO

August 22, 2019

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Mission

Canopy plants and cares for trees where they are needed the most. We bring the life-giving benefits of trees to the schools, neighborhoods, and public spaces of the San Francisco Mid-Peninsula.

Vision

We envision a day when every resident of the Mid- Peninsula can step outside to walk, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.

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By the Numbers

  • 5000 trees planted since

founding (1996)

  • Over 2,900 trees in East Palo

Alto since 2006!

  • 3, 100 Young Trees Cared For
  • 12,037 Students Explored

Trees with Canopy

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Programs

Plantings Tree Care Outreach Advocacy Education

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Triple bottom line benefits

  • Environmental (local & global)
  • Wildlife benefits
  • Carbon storage
  • Economic (ecosystem services)
  • Energy savings
  • Storm water reduction
  • Psycho-social
  • Trees make us feel good
  • Stress relief
  • Lower crime rates

Shades

Cleans

Beautifies & Improves

WHY PLANT TREES?

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MORE BENEFITS

Often overlooked benefits:

  • Shades other plants reducing water needs
  • Noise reduction
  • Wind reduction
  • Screening
  • Powerful symbols
  • Neighborhood character
  • Increased property values

10 Things Summer Winds 9-16-17

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Working in NFO

  • Free yard trees
  • Structurally prune the trees

for three years after planting

  • Teen Urban Foresters (TUFs)

Invite NFO high schoolers to join ○ Fruit tree program will be starting in the new year ○ Community Forestry School- Future planting leaders ○ Tree Hotline

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What We Need

  • Tree Champions
  • Residents who want to see

trees in their neighborhood

  • Connect neighbors with

Canopy

  • Looking for Council support
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Thank You!

Any Questions?