Trees as a Natural Climate Solution
In recent years, trees have received a lot of attention as solutions for the climate crisis. But just how effective a strategy is tree planting in combating climate change?
In recent years, trees have received a lot of attention as solutions for the climate crisis. But just how effective a strategy is tree planting in combating climate change?
Every year, the Cumberland River Compact and Metro Water Services plant thousands of trees throughout Davidson County in support of the Root Nashville campaign. At first glance, it may seem out of place that these two water-focused organizations spend their efforts on the land growing our tree canopy.
Originally from Ukraine, Danylo is a long-time Nashvillian who has served his neighborhood of Woodbine across multiple seasons as a Neighborhood Planting Captain.
This past year, the Cumberland River Compact offered a new opportunity in support of their Root Nashville campaign: grants for nonprofits to apply for tree-planting projects on private property. These grants allowed us the opportunity to work with the wonderful nonprofit Progress, Inc. on a project planting 25 large trees on their headquarters.
George Acklin of Parkwood might be “retired” but he keeps busy, always for the improvement of his city and neighborhood – tree canopy included. George is proud of his neighborhood: you’ll often find him with his custom Parkwood hat while attending community meetings and picking up litter. George channeled his positive energy for public service …
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Tranyce Parmer is a native Nashvillian with a strong connection to community and nature. Read more about her and her experience as a Neighborhood Planting Captain in this Q&A.
Outstanding volunteer Ryan Bell encouraged his neighbors to sign up for trees — and then kept going.
The new species selections for our current Neighborhood Planting Captains are here!
Watering your tree properly is one of the most important steps for long-term tree health. Trees are pretty tough and resilient, so if you water it once a week during the summer, you should be all set.
Community advocate, volunteer, and grant writer with the nonprofit Neighbor 2 Neighbor Hwesi Zanu is also a long-time tree lover.