We planted and gave away 3,500 large canopy trees
Location: South Los Angeles
Timeline: 2017 – 2020
Project Funded by: State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Climate Investment Program
Project Partners: CAL FIRE, California Climate Investments, City Plants, Community Health Councils
This project dramatically increased tree canopy in the highly urbanized and tree poor area of South Los Angeles by planting and giving away yard trees to residential owners a total of 3,500 large canopy trees in and around Baldwin Village, West Adams, and the surrounding communities.
Benefits include:
Trees improved air quality and sequester millions of pounds of C02
Shaded sidewalks reduced the urban heat island effect
Reduced temperatures will resulted in energy savings from decreased use of heating/cooling systems
Trees absorbed millions of gallons of stormwater; reducing the amount of polluted rainwater entering our rivers and waterways
Native trees in natural open spaces provided important habitat for the urban wildlife still living in our city
Increased tree canopy is encouraging the community to walk or bike rather than drive, which results in a reduction of vehicular miles traveled, reduced Greenhouse Gas emissions, and an increase in overall health benefits.
Street Tree Planting
Street Tree Planting
Street Tree Planting
Street Tree Planting
Street Tree Planting
Free Tree Giveaway Event
Free Tree Giveaway Event
Free Tree Giveaway Event
Open Space Tree Planting
Open Space Tree Planting
Open Space Tree Planting
Open Space Tree Planting
Volunteer Tree Planting Event – 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Day of Service volunteering event held at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Baldwin Hills.
Volunteer Tree Planting Event – 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Day of Service volunteering event held at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Baldwin Hills.
Volunteer Tree Planting Event – 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Day of Service volunteering event held at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Baldwin Hills.
Volunteer Tree Planting Event – 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Day of Service volunteering event held at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Baldwin Hills.
Volunteer Tree Planting Event – 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Day of Service volunteering event held at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Baldwin Hills.
