Arbor Day Foundation Reports Rise in Community Tree Plantings in 2022

The nonprofit distributed, planted more than 500,000 trees in urban areas

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a year in which the Arbor Day Foundation announced a focus on more of its community tree plantings in neighborhoods of greatest need, year-end data showed it completed 535 community tree planting projects — more than any year in its history.

“This record-breaking year is a testament to the unmatched network of tree-planting partners we have throughout the United States and around the world. Thanks to these dynamic local organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation is constantly expanding our impact to redefine what a tree can be for our communities,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We’re energized not just by the number of trees planted in 2022, but by our focus on getting those trees planted in the communities that stand to benefit from them most.”

The community tree plantings resulted in more than 500,000 new trees finding homes in urban areas — more than 270,000 trees were distributed and another 245,000 trees were planted. The work spanned across approximately 175 cities in all 50 states and 16 other countries, including Mexico, Malaysia and Guatemala.

The Arbor Day Foundation’s work in communities will have a focus in future years on planting trees where they are needed most as it continues to build on its growing momentum in 2023. It has committed to planting 500 million new trees in five years with a focus in neighborhoods of greatest need.

Learn more about the initiative and how the Arbor Day Foundation is focusing its efforts in neighborhoods of greatest need.

About the Arbor Day Foundation

Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation is the world’s largest membership nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. With a focus in communities and forests of greatest need, the Foundation — alongside its more than 1 million members, supporters and valued partners — has helped to plant nearly 500 million trees in more than 50 countries. Guided by its mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees, the Arbor Day Foundation is committed to unlocking the power of trees to help solve critical issues facing people and the planet. Learn more about the impact of the Arbor Day Foundation at arborday.org.