OUR MISSION

Our mission is to plant, preserve, protect and care for New York's trees through education and action. We are active in all five boroughs of New York City and the surrounding region.

Why trees?

Urban Forests make city life more tolerable. Trees add beauty and soften the angular look of city streets. Trees provide cleaner air by removing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen and trapping pollutants. Shading in the summer and solar heating in the winter provide climate control and energy savings. Finally, city trees aid community health by increasing property values by up to 20% and adding to the attractiveness of a neighborhood by acting as sound barriers and screening unpleasant views. Trees are the prime providers of clean air, climate control, pollution abatement, community health, energy savings, and stabilized property values.

Why Trees New York?

Trees New York is a nationally acclaimed organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all communities through participatory tree related programs. Founded in the 70's, it is the only organization in the region which focuses solely on urban trees and forestry. TNY plants, preserves and cares for trees through crucial community-oriented and technical support services through education, training, desktop publishing, and advocacy efforts.