WE DID IT! 
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​On March 29th, 2024, we planted our ceremonial 1,000,000th native tree since the establishment of the Tree Program in 2007. 

1,142,764

Total Native Trees Planted Since 2007
​The trees planted during Tennessee Tree Day 2024 helped us achieve our goal, set in 2007, to plant and care for one million native trees! We worked with public and state agencies across Tennessee to distribute and plant trees in all 95 counties of Tennessee. This great achievement would not have been possible without thousands of volunteers, partners, and sponsors. In addition, we want to offer a special thanks to the Division of Forestry and UT extension for assisting us along the way! 
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Why is planting trees so important to us as an organization?

  • More than two million acres of Tennessee’s native forests have been cut and more than 500 thousand acres of forest were converted to other uses.*
  • Tennessee is the most biodiverse inland state in America, and every year around 12,000 acres of trees are cut down due to human activities.*
  • Studies indicate communities with more trees have less crime.*
 *Source: U.S. Forest Service
  • Planting 30 trees each year offsets greenhouse gases from your car and home. ​
  • In 50 years one tree provides $130,750 in total benefits including oxygen, air pollution control and stormwater drainage.
  • (Southeast Watershed Forum, The Value of Community Forests)
​(Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition FY2007 Funding Recommendations, April 2006.) Learn more about the Benefits of Trees at the Arbor Day Foundation.
Our Tree Program total now stands at 924, 760 native trees planted in Tennessee, providing the following ecological benefits:
  • 2,920 acres of new tree canopy providing wildlife and pollinator habitat
  • 11 million tons of carbon dioxide captured
  • 26 billion gallons of rainwater filtered
  • Enough oxygen produced for more than 2 million Tennessee residents every year.

Tree Day Resumes 

How to Plant Your Tree

Interested in organizing a tree planting event? Click here for suggestions on how to have a successful event that’s fun, builds community and shares the love of nature.

Tree Care Tips

Pruning 101

Slow Drip Watering Method

Now Partnering With Root Nashville - How to Register Your Trees

​Tennessee Environmental Council is excited to partner with the Root Nashville campaign. We have a common goal to plant 50,000 trees in Davidson County by 2050.

Any trees planted prior to 2022 through Tennessee Tree Day are eligible to count toward this city-wide goal. An online mapping tool called TreePlotter is used to track Root Nashville's progress.  Individuals or groups who want newly planted trees to be counted can register their trees on the Root Nashville website. Click the button below to register your tree.

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Contact Us

Reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We are happy to talk with you and provide more information on our program.
Tennessee Environmental Council
​One Vantage Way Suite E-250
​Nashville, TN 37228 | 615-248-6500 | [email protected] 
​TEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1970.
TEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its hiring, programs, or activities. 
To file a discrimination complaint, contact Gwendolyn Kanies at [email protected].