Trees save lives. We save trees.
We plant, preserve and educate
What We Know
Charlottesville’s tree canopy coverage has declined significantly from 2004 to today.
Neighborhoods below 40% tree canopy are considered unhealthy where residents suffer more from heat related illnesses. Unfortunately, 10 of Charlottesville 19 neighborhoods are below 40% tree canopy. The good news is that Charlottesville has the potential to achieve tree canopy coverage of 59% by mostly planting on private property - that’s what we do.
What We Are Doing
ReLeaf Cville is rooted in a simple truth: trees save lives—so we save trees.
We protect the health of Charlottesville by expanding and maintaining the tree canopy, focusing on neighborhoods impacted by rising heat as the climate changes.
We do this by planting trees, preserving mature trees, and educating the next generation of environmental leaders.
Since 2022, we have planted 508 trees, preserved 100 mature trees, empowered 75 teenagers (Our Green Team) and presented to over 600 school-age children.
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.
