Community Tree Nursery

 

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Support the Savannah, GA Community Tree Nursery!

Savannah’s captivating tree canopyÂis enjoyed by residents as well as over 14 million visitors annually. Our trees help contribute to a more sustainable Savannah, combating rising sea levels, stormwater, and temperatures. What is Savannah without its trees? For the past 41 years, Savannah Tree Foundation (STF) has protected and planted our urban forest so that we never have to find out the answer to that question.

Savannah Community Tree Nursery Benefits:

We need your help to raise the initial $40,000 capital investment in the nursery! Funds will cover site build out, irrigation installation, the first year of planting materials and supplies, and on-site storage.
With this initial investment, we project that the nursery will be self-sustaining within two years.
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DISTRIBUTION

Allows for increased tree planting and distribution efforts in Coastal Georgia

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UNDERSERVED

Nursery location in western Savannah extends tree support into communities that have been historically underserved

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FOOTPRINT

Eliminates the carbon footprint and costs of having to source seedlings and young trees from out-of-state

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EDUCATION

Serves as an educational venue for community members of all ages and backgrounds and school-aged children

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OUTREACH

Allows STF to expand its volunteer and community outreach efforts

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JOBS

Increases job opportunities through STF’s “apprenticeship programâ€

2023

DECEMBER

Begin site build-out and irrigation installation

2024

FEBRUARY

Nursery opens

2024

MARCH

First plant material is established

2024

SUMMER

Trees are on-site, with volunteer opportunities to weed, water, and maintain

2024

NOVEMBER

First 3-gallon trees are ready for our annual community tree giveaway!

Did you know that our iconic live oak tree canopy is the result of intentional tree planting efforts in the late 1890s?

We enjoy these trees because a small group had the vision of a lush Savannah landscape and acted to make it happen.

About the Campaign

Please consider donating today, every little bit will help!

Today, our urban forest is facing challenges like construction and climate change that have diminished our regional tree canopy. It is time for us to be the visionaries who plant our future canopy. Building on trailblazing work in urban forest preservation, Savannah Tree Foundation is once more innovating new ways to ensure Savannah continues to be the Forest City.

To secure this legacy, Savannah Tree Foundation is now spearheading Savannah’s first Community Tree Nursery. A nursery that will preserve Savannah’s historic trees, increase tree planting and distribution volume, and maintain a diverse and top-tier inventory of native trees genetically adapted to our local climate.

Latest News & Upcoming Events

Memorial Planting Program

Memorial Planting Program

All memorial donations will now fund an annual tree planting at one of Savannah’s historic cemeteries.

Free Yard Trees

Free Yard Trees

Homes, businesses, and churches located in federally-designated Justice40 tracts can received free trees as part of the Chatham Canopy Corps program. It’s as easy as 1, 2, TREE!

Trees Across Georgia

Trees Across Georgia

Savannah Tree Foundation has been awarded a $1 million, four-year grant to fund its Chatham Canopy Corps program, which addresses tree inequity and provides green job training opportunities in Chatham County.

Tree Care Tips for Homeowners

Tree Care Tips for Homeowners

Tree Care Tips for Homeowners  Make a Donation Nurturing Savannah's Local Trees! Savannah's trees are not just part of the landscape; they're a vital aspect of the city's identity and ecosystem. As homeowners, caring for these local trees becomes a collective...

The Forest City

The Forest City

Explore the rich history and evolution of Savannah’s urban forest. From its inception to modern-day, delve into the captivating narrative that earned Savannah the esteemed title of ‘Forest City.’ while uncovering the profound legacy shaping our urban landscape.

Penny the Pine Tree

Penny the Pine Tree

Introducing ‘Penny the Pine,’ the inaugural children’s book by Savannah Tree Foundation, igniting environmental activism in young minds. Dive into this captivating story, the first of a series aiming to inspire children towards environmental stewardship and a love for nature. Join us on Penny’s adventures as we plant the seeds of a greener tomorrow!

303 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd
Savannah, GA 31401

PO Box 8880
Savannah, GA 31412

912-233-TREE

info@savannahtree.com

Savannah Tree Foundation protects and grows Chatham County’s urban forest through tree planting, community engagement, and advocacy.

Savannah Tree Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, tax identification number 58-1494721