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A single tree can intercept over 1,500 gallons of stormwater per year.
Cities need trees! Trees filter pollutants from stormwater, clean the air, regulate temperature, prevent erosion, and provide habitat and shade for wildlife. Trees are crucial to protecting waterways and public health.
Watch this video to learn more about the impacts trees have on our environment and communities!
ROOT NASHVILLE OPERATIONAL PARTNER
The Cumberland River Compact leads Nashville in a city-wide effort, Root Nashville, to replant our urban tree canopy and ensure it grows to help make Nashville a cleaner, healthier, and cooler city. Learn more about the campaign, the partners, and how you can get involved!
APPLY FOR NONPROFIT SMALL GRANT PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY PLANTINGS
In support of the citywide Root Nashville campaign, funding is available for nonprofits through the Cumberland River Compact for the October 2023-March 2024 planting season for planting projects on private property.
WATERING NEWLY PLANTED TREES
While it’s important to plant trees, it’s just as important to maintain them. Through our Tree Care Program, newly planted trees are watered, pruned, and cared for to ensure their long-term survival.