Tree Takoma Program - City partners with Casey Trees to replenish the Tree Canopy - Free Consultation

Takoma Park has seen its tree canopy cover drop by 5.6% since 2009. Tree canopy cover is important to a number of environmental services, including shading and cooling the city, reducing energy bills, intercepting stormwater, and providing a robust ecological habitat. A large portion of the space suitable for tree planting in Takoma Park is located on private property. Properties that choose to plant canopy trees do the City a great service in restoring our urban tree canopy.

The City of Takoma Park has partnered with Casey Trees to provide native canopy trees to properties throughout Takoma Park for free through the Tree Takoma program. Along with the free trees, participants also receive a free consultation with an urban forester to determine the best locations and species for the property. The trees available each season are selected from the Medium and Large categories on the Takoma Park Approved Species List.

It’s all free, so what are you waiting for?

Learn more: Takoma Tree Program.

All private properties are eligible for Tree Takoma. Commercial, institutional, and rental properties are especially encouraged to participate. Applications are accepted, and consultations are conducted on a rolling basis. Trees are planted from Fall through Spring.