Our Impact
Each year, the Cleveland Tree Coalition strives to fund neighborhood planting projects, support tree giveaways, and advocate for policy, systems, and environmental change. The graphic below shows our impact, from the creation of the Cleveland Tree Plan in 2015, to the hiring of an inaugural director in 2022, to today.
Annual Reports
2024 - Coming soon!
Trees at Lake Pool Park (2024).
Working Committees
There are four working committees implementing the work of the Coalition. Each committee has a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Committees align the work of individual organizations and the mission of the Cleveland Tree Coalition.
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Goal: Collect and share neighborhood stories to get more trees in the ground.
2025 Workplan
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Goal 1: Increase capacity and funding to plant and establish trees in strategic locations in the city of Cleveland.
Goal 2: Design and test pilot programs to incentivize and subsidize mature tree maintenance, prioritizing environmental justice areas while reducing the loss of mature trees.
2025 Workplan
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Goal: Advocate for new legislation and funding as well as stronger enforcement of policies related to trees at local, county, and state levels.
2025 Workplan
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Goal: Partner with employers, education providers, and government entities to create a pipeline for existing and new employees with the skills needed to plant, maintain, and fulfill tree-related activities.
2025 Workplan