Our TreeKeepers are a specialized volunteer group trained to protect and plant trees in our neighborhoods. 

Background

• In November of 2019, Asheville GreenWorks partnered with the City of Asheville, Davey Tree and NASA Development to release a Climate Change and Urban Canopy study for the City of Asheville
• Data showed that Asheville had lost 891 acres of trees in 10 years
• The majority of these trees were lost in low to moderate income areas​
• The study looked at 10 years of satellite data throughout the City of Asheville and included parameters such as:​
  • ​Temperature
  • Albedo
  • LMI (Low to Moderate Income Levels)
  • Tree canopy coverage 2010 census
  • Impervious surfaces​

Neighborhood TreeKeeper Responsibilities

• Support GreenWorks Tree Nursery and public tree plantings
• Communicate with communities about tree canopy loss and future plantings
• Establish a map of public tree planting locations 
• Support GreenWorks' annual Tree Giveaways 
• Educate the public on urban forestry best practices​
• Assist with trainings and orientations when needed 
• Look after and care for trees at GreenWorks' various community orchards
• Motivate and encourage neighborhood residents to plant more tree and to maintain current trees
• Serve as the "eyes and ears" for trees in their communities

How to Become a Neighborhood TreeKeeper