UP WITH TREES DOWNTOWN TREE PROJECT

Back in 1976, Tulsa faced a serious problem. After close to 80 years of growth and progress, the city’s urban forest was shrinking. Development, storms and disease had taken a toll. Experts estimated that Tulsa’s urban forest was 200,000 trees short. In the 37-plus years since, supported by volunteer labor and generous donations, Up With Trees has planted nearly 30,000 trees. The organization has given away thousands of seedlings and small trees to individuals, non-profits and faith-based groups. Some of the biggest work includes maintaining more than 500 sites — along Tulsa expressways and streets, in parks and along trails, and in many other public locations. Up With Trees is a non-profit dedicated to planting, preserving and promoting Tulsa’s urban forest.  With the generous support of volunteers and donors, we plant along streets and trails, in parks, schools, fire stations, neighborhoods, and many other public properties.  Our mission is to beautify greater Tulsa by planting trees and to create urban forestry awareness through education.