MillionTreesNYC, one of the 127 PlaNYC initiatives, is a citywide, public-private program with an ambitious goal: to plant and care for one million new trees across the City's five boroughs over the next decade. By planting one million trees, New York City can increase its urban forest—our most valuable environmental asset made up of street trees, park trees, and trees on public, private and commercial land—by an astounding 20%, while achieving the many quality-of-life benefits that come with planting trees.

The City of New York will plant 60% of trees in parks and other public spaces. The other 40% will come from private organizations, homeowners, and community organizations.

Parks (street trees)	220,000
Parks (reforestation), other agencies, and zoning regulations	380,000
Private Partners	400,000
Grand Total	1 Million New Trees

The above figures are estimated and subject to change.

MillionTreesNYC- launched by the Parks Department and New York Restoration Project—is a collaboration of many partners, including:

• Community-based and non-profit groups
• City, state, and federal agencies
• Corporations and small businesses
• Developers, architects, and landscape architects
• Private-property owners, and
• All New Yorkers

Why Plant A Million Trees?

New York City is growing! You can see it—and feel it—in every neighborhood in every borough. It's exciting, and it's what makes New York the greatest city in the world. But, like in any thriving metropolis, it's important to make sure the Big Apple and its residents—meaning you!—are healthy and happy while adjusting to the growth and the many changes it will bring with it.

Planting trees is one of the most beneficial and cost-effective ways to help ease these growing pains. Trees help clean our air, and reduce the pollutants that trigger asthma attacks and exacerbate other respiratory diseases. They cool our streets, sidewalks, and homes on hot summer days. Trees increase property value, and encourage neighborhood revitalization. And trees make our City an even more beautiful and comfortable place to live, work, and visit.

MillionTreesNYC - A Call to Action!

MillionTreesNYC is more than planting trees—it's a movement! Every New Yorker can participate in MillionTreesNYC, from homeowners and property managers, to schools and community groups, to block associations and small business owners. MillionTreesNYC empowers New Yorkers—just like you—to plant and care for trees through Citywide planting and stewardship programs, including:

• Volunteer planting and tree care outings
• Educational training and workshops
• Arbor Day events

No matter how you participate, you will be planting a legacy when you plant a tree - an extraordinary gift to New York City for generations to come.

Let's get growing!

Visit our "Get Involved" page today for more information on how you can participate