Sign the Get Rooted pledge to show your support of Charlotte’s trees – and to engage in small actions that make a big difference. Signing the pledge means you value Charlotte’s trees and the ways they make our lives better. By signing the pledge, you will:
TREES ARE
Trees are iconically Charlotte. A fast-growing city known for urban forests and green spaces, our trees root us to the past while providing a hospitable, beautiful canvas for the future.
There’s just one problem.
Our trees are disappearing.
OUR TREES HAVE SUPERPOWERS
TreesCharlotte recognizes that trees are more than a beautiful feature of our city – they are an economic driver and an environmental protector. They promote health & wellness, prevent flooding, maintain cool temperatures and increase property values. Trees hold swings and hammocks, provide shade for family picnics, offer fruit for picking, and foster community and togetherness.
THERE IS NO SINGLE SOURCE FOR
CHARLOTTE’S TREE LOSS.
Aging trees that are nearing the end of their lifespan are not replaced when they decease. High growth and development is removing others. And one of the biggest losses to Charlotte’s canopy comes from the removal and non replacement of trees on individual property. Because loss is happening through multiple channels, the care and replanting will need to come from multiple sources as well.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
AGING & DISEASE
RESIDENTIAL LOSSES
AGING & DISEASE
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL LOSSES
JOIN THE TREE MOVEMENT
Here’s the most common question we get – can’t we just plant more? Yes! But the pace of loss means that Charlotte can’t plant its way out of this. That’s the bad news – but the good news?
Every single Charlottean can help protect and grow our canopy.
How can you help?
When you sign the Get Rooted Pledge, you’ll receive a list of ten simple ways you can help. You can help no matter your age, income, zip code or job – because our trees need all of us. Click the boxes below to learn more about how you can help – then take the Get Rooted pledge for a full list of resources and ways to help!
I am a Tree Parent
As a homeowner, the trees on my property are one of Charlotte’s most valuable resources!
I am a Tree Steward
As a renter, people assume that there isn’t much I can do to keep Charlotte tree-friendly – but that couldn’t be further from the truth!
I am a Tree Supporter
As a business owner and community leader, I plan to lead the way through advocacy and making my property tree friendly.
I am a Tree Sapling
As a kid, I have a lot to gain from a long-lasting canopy. I will do my part to make sure the trees are here until my grandkids have grandkids.
TAKE THE PLEDGE – GET THE STICKER
Commit to at least one action with TreesCharlotte this year that helps protect Charlotte’s beautiful canopy (and don’t worry – we’ll send you a list with lots of ideas!)
Receive a monthly email from TreesCharlotte with updates and more ways to help
Forward or share your email with a friend so they can Get Rooted too!
CHARLOTTE IS THE QUEEN CITY
LET’S TREAT OUR TREES LIKE ROYALTY.
DOWNLOAD THESE RESOURCES TO GET STARTED
Research the Tree Canopy in Your Neighborhood
Research the Tree Canopy in Your Neighborhood
Use this tool to check out what’s happening with the trees in your own neighborhood and across the city.
Scavenger Hunt or Brewery Passport
Scavenger Hunt or Brewery Passport
A simple guide to planting a native pollinator garden for all sizes and spaces.
The Get Rooted Guide
The Get Rooted Guide
A simple guide to planting a native pollinator garden for all sizes and spaces.
The Mini-Garden Toolkit
The Mini-Garden Toolkit
A simple guide to planting a native pollinator garden for all sizes and spaces.
Tree Care Calendar
Tree Care Calendar
A simple guide to planting a native pollinator garden for all sizes and spaces.
