Baltimore Tree Trust works to address tree inequality and climate change effects across Baltimore City, neighborhood by neighborhood.

Why Urban Forestry Matters

Urban forests provide vital benefits to Baltimore communities: cleaner air through pollution filtration, reduced urban heat, improved stormwater management, healthier communities, and higher property values. Planting and caring for trees in low-canopy areas fosters community by creating healthy, green urban spaces for all residents.

Urban Canopy Project

Urban Forestry Pathways

Greening Services

School Partnerships

The Impact of Trees

A healthy urban tree canopy offers many advantages:

  • Lowers surface temperatures and cools neighborhoods
  • Reduces stormwater runoff and flooding.
  • Absorbs carbon emissions.
  • Improves air quality by removing pollutants.
  • Can Decrease energy use.

Trees Planted Since 2020

Plantable sites created

Neighborhoods Planted

Foresters Trained Since 2021

Get Involved

Urban forests provide vital benefits to Baltimore communities: cleaner air through pollution filtration, cooler neighborhoods that reduce urban heat, improved stormwater management, healthier communities with green spaces, and higher property values. Planting and caring for trees in low-canopy areas fosters a more connected, healthy, and green urban space for all residents.

Let’s grow Baltimore’s tree canopy together.

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Truck Damage Photo

Our Trucks Are Down

Spring planting begins on March 16, and six trucks from the Baltimore Tree Trust fleet are currently out of service after a recent crime.

Our trucks transport crews, tools, and trees to neighborhoods across Baltimore. To keep our work going, we’ve rented vehicles—but repair and rental costs have already exceeded $40,000. We are turning to our community for support. 

Good news: A local foundation will match every donation up to $20,000.

Your gift today will help us get our fleet back on the road and plant 1,500 trees across Baltimore this spring.