Tree Planting Nonprofit Focuses on Underserved Communities

What is happening?  Chicago has a $46 million initiative, Our Roots Chicago, to plant 75,000 trees in five years with a focus on underserved & historically marginalized communities.This year’s goal is to plant 15,000 trees. The contractor must have an arborist on staff and is required to maintain (water) the trees for 3 years.

Why is this important? Chicago’s overall canopy coverage is not as strong as other cities.

Governing | Chicago on Track to Plant 15,000 Trees by Year’s End