A collaborative effort to grow and expand Central Iowa’s tree cover by 2032
Trees planted or preserved
People involved
Policy
Strengthen city tree ordinances
Implement tree preservation protocols during development and construction
Planting
Preservation
Communities, nonprofits, and corporate groups organize, lead, and participate in tree plantings
Support public planting projects
Emphasize private planting in residential yards and businesses
Identify and purchase forests for protection
Place private land into conservation easements
Protect and preserve trees during development
Join the movement!
- Conduct a tree planting or join an organization for a sponsored event
- Track and report trees planted or preserved to Trees Forever
- Drive participation in the campaign by promoting involvement to constituents
- Identify land to purchase for conservation
- Review and improve ordinances and tree preservation policy
Let’s take action:
Participating counties include Boone, Story, Marshall, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Jasper, Madison, Warren, and Marion.
Thank you to our sponsor:
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