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Together, we’re making Cleveland the Forest City once again. Tree canopy cover is low at 19%, only one quarter of what is possible. WHY TREES?
The Cleveland Tree Coalition is a collaborative group of public, private and community stakeholders that have partnered with the City of Cleveland to rebuild our urban forest. ABOUT THE CLEVELAND TREE COALITION
The Cleveland Tree Coalition is a collaborative group of public, private and community stakeholders that have partnered with the City of Cleveland to rebuild our urban forest. The coalition is striving to create a healthy, vibrant, sustainable, and equitable urban forest by working collaboratively to implement the Cleveland Tree Plan. ABOUT THE CLEVELAND TREE PLAN
Cleveland is in the midst of citywide neighborhood revitalization to improve the quality of life for all citizens, and improving tree canopy is an important element in that transformation. Trees are a critical piece of our community: trees make us healthier and safer, add economic value to our homes and businesses, help us meet environmental challenges, and provide critical wildlife habitat. Cleveland was once nicknamed The Forest City, but the city has lost about half its tree canopy since the 1950s. Each year an estimated 97 acres of tree canopy is lost. At this rate, canopy will drop to 14% by 2040 unless we act now. The Cleveland Tree Plan is a community-wide collaboration to rebuild the urban forest through partnership. A growing body of research and documentation validates the critical role that a robust urban tree canopy plays in providing an environment that contributes to residents’ health and economic well-being as well as helping to meet the many environmental and ecological challenges that impact their daily lives. Trees improve public health and safety: By improving air quality and reducing the heat island effect of paving and buildings, trees have been proven to improve oxygen levels, reduce asthma and other respiratory issues, and reduce violence in neighborhoods as tree canopy increases. Trees add economic value to residential properties and businesses: Trees and landscaping around residential and business properties reduce heating and cooling needs, as well as increase business traffic in commercial districts. Trees meet environmental challenges: Trees slow the flow and quantity of rainwater that enters storm drains and reduce the quantity of pollutants that enter our waterways. Additionally, the ability of trees to absorb carbon dioxide and store carbon helps combat the increasing impacts of a changing climate. Trees improve our natural world and its inhabitants: A larger tree canopy increases urban wildlife habitat for song birds, small mammals, and pollinators. A healthy urban forest is a critical component of wildlife, air, water, soil, and other conservation efforts.
09/09/2026
🌳 Cleveland, it’s time to grow! 🌳
Join us for the Tremont Trees Giveaway, a partnership between Tremont West Development Corporation and the Cleveland Tree Coalition. Stop by to pick up a tree and help bring more shade, beauty, and green to our neighborhood. 🌱
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 3–6 PM (or until sold out)
📍 Tremont West | 2406 Professor Avenue
Trees are available while supplies last, so don’t wait! 🌿
GreenerCleveland UrbanForestry
09/04/2026
Only 29 tickets left for the 2026 Cuyahoga Tree Summit!
Join us to learn and discuss the topic of slowing canopy loss in Cuyahoga County. Summit presentations will help you understand local canopy loss and how to slow the trend. Education initiatives come from advocacy groups and tree-care professionals. Protection ordinances are presented by lawyers and lawmakers. Conversations are anchored in case studies from Bay Village and Orange Village. Bay Village’s program is, in great part, resident-led in promoting the value of trees. Orange Village’s program is government-led, employing ordinances and planning review.
The summit is intended for local mayors, planners, and council members, as well as for urban foresters, arborists, landscape architects, and tree enthusiasts.
Date: September 25, 2026
Time 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Address: Educational Service Center
6393 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, Ohio 44131
08/21/2026
Join the Urban Forestry Commission on Aug. 24 from 4–5pm at Cleveland City Hall for a special discussion on the Steelyard Commons TIF and opportunities to support improvements to the Towpath Trail and Canal Basin Park.
Event details: https://ow.ly/8pAg50ZCr0K
08/21/2026
08/17/2026
Behind the scenes: Slavic Village Development Green Team X in the field. The Slavic Village Green Team, a group of local residents, plants trees and delivers weekly watering and maintenance throughout the warm months. In July, Black Valve Media followed the team to see what it takes to help trees and the people in Slavic Village thrive. Stay tuned for the full-length videos!
Photos: Ryan’s Fotos
08/12/2026
Q3 Member Meeting Recap:
We heard updates from our members on:
Forests in Cities Network
Bezos Earth Fund
Working committee updates
City of Cleveland update
CTC regrant
Details for our next meeting are on our website!
08/10/2026
Introducing Emily Reyes... she is our newest member of our team at the Cleveland Tree Coalition as our Cleveland Foundation Fellow! Swipe to learn more about her.
08/10/2026
Join a plant expert from Holden Forests & Gardens for a walk through Loew Park and learn how to tell if a tree is healthy or needs help. 🌳 We will look for signs of diseases, insects, and other problems that can affect trees. You'll learn what these signs mean and what can be done to help keep trees healthy.
This workshop is great for anyone who wants to learn more about the trees in their neighborhood. No experience is needed.
📆 Tuesday, August 18
🕛️ 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Loew Park Pavilion (4741 W. 32nd St.)
Register at https://buff.ly/Yd13RsQ
Meet Bryant Thomas, an City of Cleveland - City Hall Arborist and learn more about what the Division of Urban Forester does from day to day. Visting their work to clean up Luke Easter Park making it safe for everyone using the park. This Q&A can be found on our website as well.
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