Trees save lives. We plant, preserve and educate.
Why We Do it
We plant to reduce heat in neighborhoods with few trees.
We preserve trees to protect natural resources.
We educate future environmental leaders.
What We Know
Charlottesville’s tree canopy coverage declined significantly from 50% in 2004 to 38% today. Neighborhoods below 40% tree canopy are considered unhealthy where residents suffer more from heat related illnesses. Unfortunately, 12 of Charlottesville 19 neighborhoods are below 40% tree canopy.
Tree canopy decline in the City between 2004 and 2023 is equivalent to a loss of 990 acres of trees
Who We Are
ReLeaf Cville is a project initiated by the City’s Tree Commission and initially funded by the Virginia chapter of The Nature Conservancy. It’s a public/private partnership between the Tree Commission, Nature Conservancy and Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards.
