WE DID IT!
Together we distributed 121,230 native trees for Tennessee Tree Day 2024. This was possible with the support of 20,000 volunteers, 56 sponsors, 162 pick-up sites and 10 hubs.
We planted trees in all 95 counties of Tennessee and spread into Mississippi, Alabama, Virginia, and a few others! Thank you to all that were involved and a special thanks to UT Extension, Division of Forestry, NWF, and Atmos Energy.
Value of Trees After 25 Years
Carbon absorbed: 95,380,800 pounds
Oxygen produced: 516,646,000 pounds
Water absorbed: 19.9 billion gallons
Canopy created: 730 acres
*Based on 80% survival*
Make sure you are watering your trees! Click the button below for more planting and tree care tips!
Together we distributed 121,230 native trees for Tennessee Tree Day 2024. This was possible with the support of 20,000 volunteers, 56 sponsors, 162 pick-up sites and 10 hubs.
We planted trees in all 95 counties of Tennessee and spread into Mississippi, Alabama, Virginia, and a few others! Thank you to all that were involved and a special thanks to UT Extension, Division of Forestry, NWF, and Atmos Energy.
Value of Trees After 25 Years
Carbon absorbed: 95,380,800 pounds
Oxygen produced: 516,646,000 pounds
Water absorbed: 19.9 billion gallons
Canopy created: 730 acres
*Based on 80% survival*
Make sure you are watering your trees! Click the button below for more planting and tree care tips!
Tree Day 2024 Participant StoriesWe want to see your pictures and videos! Whether planting, or watching your trees grow, take a moment to post some pics on our Facebook Group dedicated to the cause. |
Our 2024 Tree Day TreesDedicate trees to a loved one! You may dedicate a tree to a loved one any time of year for special occasions, or just because. |
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General Info on Tree Day: Each year Tennessee Tree Day engages thousands of volunteers in a fun, meaningful, family-friendly, event that results in multi-generational benefits to our environment, communities and public health. Since 2007, our Tennessee Tree Day events have mobilized over 100, 000 residents in planting over a million native trees in Tennessee and surrounding states. Tennessee Tree Day involves many stakeholder groups and thousands of volunteers. Some plant trees to replace those lost to development. Others plant trees to help repair degraded streams and improve water quality or to increase habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Some plant trees for purely aesthetic reasons. No matter the reason, all trees planted will improve the health of our environment by reducing air pollution, and enhancing Tennessee's magnificent tree canopy. TEC hopes participation in Tree Day instills public awareness of the value of trees, while nurturing a culture of sustainability in our region. |
Community Benefits: This annual event provides multigenerational benefits to our environment, wildlife, communities and people. As trees grow and mature, the kids that helped their parents plant the trees watch those trees grow year after year. Tennessee Tree Day provides an opportunity for residents to nourish their environment and community. Not only does this action provide a gift to future generations, trees planted through this program serve as conduits to a cleaner environment by absorbing harmful toxins and runoff, improving water quality and establishing new and enhanced wildlife and pollinator habitat. Environmental Benefits: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service , we have calculated the following benefits of the 1,034,894 trees we have planted through our annual Tree Day events thus far. These benefits assume an 80% survival rate, and 50 year life-span of trees planted.
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Thank You Tennessee Tree Day 2024 Sponsors!
