HOMEOWNER PLEDGE

Trees add so much value to our city AND our homes. But Charlotte’s trees are slowly disappearing. Fortunately, as a homeowner, you can help by signing this pledge and taking some of the steps below. As a responsible homeowner, I pledge to protect our trees and enhance Charlotte’s tree canopy by doing at least one of the following each year.

Remove and replace invasive trees on my property and control invasive vines such as English Ivy, Wisteria, and Kudzu.
Maintain tree health by mulching annually, conducting proper pruning, and enlisting an ISA Certified Arborist to assess the health of large, mature trees.
Plant at least one new tree on my property if space allows.
Ensure tree protection during renovations or construction using an ISA-certified Arborist throughout the process.
Seek opportunities to plant more trees in my neighborhood. Enlist TreesCharlotte to help!
Support TreesCharlotte by becoming a volunteer or a donor.

RENTER PLEDGE

Trees do so much for our city AND our health. But Charlotte’s trees are slowly disappearing. Fortunately, you as a renter can help by signing this pledge and taking some of the steps below. As a responsible renter, I pledge to protect and enhance Charlotte’s tree canopy by doing at least one of the following each year.

Prevent tree damage on the property and promptly report any tree-related concerns to my landlord or property management. Help find an ISA-certified arborist to help with regular tree maintenance.
Seek opportunities to plant more trees at my rental property or neighborhood. Enlist TreesCharlotte to help!
Work with my landlord or property manager to identify and address invasive vines like English Ivy, Wisteria, and Kudzu.
Create a porch pollinator garden to support our urban forest and the pollination of our native trees. If I have the room, I'll add a tree seedling or two!
Support TreesCharlotte by becoming a volunteer or a donor.

STUDENT PLEDGE

Trees do SO much for our environment AND our health. But Charlotte’s trees are slowly disappearing. Thankfully, as a student, you can help by signing this pledge and taking some of the steps below. As a responsible student, I pledge to protect and enhance Charlotte’s tree canopy by doing at least one of the following each year:

Join or start an environmental club at school and help educate others on the benefits of trees. Invite TreesCharlotte to come to speak to my class or club!
Work with my parents or caregivers to plant a new tree at home if space allows.
Share resources with my parents or caregivers on tree care basics, such as proper mulching, pruning, and using an ISA-certified arborist to check on the health of our trees.
Work with my school’s environmental club to find opportunities to plant more trees on our campus. Ask TreesCharlotte to help!
Support TreesCharlotte by becoming a volunteer.

BUSINESS OWNER & COMMUNITY LEADER PLEDGE

Trees add so much value to our city AND our lives. But Charlotte’s trees are slowly disappearing. Fortunately, as a business owner or community leader, you can help by signing this pledge and taking some of the steps below. As a responsible business owner or community leader, I pledge to protect and enhance Charlotte’s tree canopy by doing at least one of the following each year:

Remove and replace invasive trees and control invasive vines like English Ivy, Wisteria, and Kudzu on my commercial property or in common areas of my community.
Implement basic tree care practices such as annual mulching, proper structural pruning, and removing stakes, ropes, and tags from existing trees. Enlist an ISA-certified arborist to assess the health of large, mature trees.
If space allows, plant at least one new tree on my property or community common areas. Ask TreesCharlotte to help!
For any renovations, ensure a sufficient tree protection area for existing trees and enlist an ISA-certified arborist to care for them during the construction process.
Support TreesCharlotte by becoming a volunteer or a donor.

DEVELOPER/BUILDER/CONTRACTOR PLEDGE

Trees add so much value to our city AND our lives. But Charlotte’s trees are slowly disappearing. Fortunately, as a developer, builder or contractor, you can help by signing this pledge and taking some of the steps below. As a responsible developer, builder, or contractor, I pledge to protect and enhance Charlotte’s tree canopy by doing at least one of the following each year.

Manage a long-lasting tree care program for new builds or existing developments. This includes annual mulching, proper pruning, removing stakes, ropes, and tags from existing trees after one year, and employing an ISA-certified Arborist to assess the health of large, mature trees each year.
If space allows, plant more trees than what is required by the UDO. Enlist TreesCharlotte to help!
Develop with trees in mind. Create site plans that leave space for a tree protection area, including as many large, mature trees and conservation easements as possible.
Maximize green space as much as possible.
Educate staff on the value of trees and how to properly manage and care for a tree protection area. Enlist TreesCharlotte to help!
Support TreesCharlotte by becoming a volunteer or a donor.

LANDSCAPER/GARDENER PLEDGE

Trees add so much value to our city AND our lives. But Charlotte’s trees are slowly disappearing. Fortunately, as a landscaper or gardener, you can help by signing this pledge and taking some of the steps below. As a responsible landscaper or gardener, I pledge to protect and enhance Charlotte’s tree canopy by doing at least one of the following each year:

Create a long-lasting tree care program for all properties that I care for, including annual mulching, proper pruning, removing stakes, ropes, and tags from existing trees after one year, and enlisting an ISA-certified Arborist annually to assess the health of large, mature trees.
Work with property owners to remove and replace invasive trees and manage invasive vines like English Ivy, Wisteria, and Kudzu.
If space allows, work with property owners to plant more trees!
Educate staff on the value of trees, how to properly use landscaping tools around trees, and how to safely prune small trees to avoid irreparable pruning blunders. Enlist TreesCharlotte to help!
Work with property owners to create pollinator gardens to support our urban forest and the pollination of our native trees.
Support TreesCharlotte by becoming a volunteer or a donor.

Check out our Resource Guide for more in-depth information and educational videos on taking care of our city's trees.