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Detroit Tree Partnership

The Detroit Tree Partnership is a civic initiative with partners across both public and private sectors, non-profit and for-profit organizations, representing a significant investment in the people and communities of Detroit while fostering positive change and growth. DTP is led by a core partner group of the City of Detroit, The Greening of Detroit, and DTE Energy. Together, we are planting trees throughout Detroit, in the areas and for the people that need them most, and training Detroit residents in the planting and maintenance of these trees, placing them in careers in the tree care industry.

28,000

Trees Planted

4,000+

Volunteers Participated

17,517

Volunteer Hours

8,000+

Residents Engaged

942,912

Pounds of CO2 Sequestered

22

Detroiters Employed in Tree Planting Crews

TREES HELP IMPROVE...

Physical Health

Trees deliver key community health benefits, reducing our stress, lowering our blood pressure, and helping reduce our overall risk of chronic disease by up to 50%.

Mental Health

People living within a quarter mile of greened lots have reported a 41.5% decrease in feelings of depression and a nearly 63% decrease in self-reported “poor mental health”.

Community Safety

Trees help improve community safety and reduce violence; studies have found that a 10% increase in trees can deliver a 12% decrease in crime.

Area Cooling

Trees can cool the air beneath their shade by 6 degrees, and areas with adequate tree cover can be up to 17 degrees cooler than neighborhoods without.

Air Quality

Urban trees play a crucial role in removing pollution from our air, helping to reduce rates of respiratory diseases and death.

Stormwater Runoff

Mature trees can capture over 1,000 gallons of stormwater each year, reducing flooding while removing pollutants and improving water quality.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

Looking to plant trees, clean up your neighborhood, learn about Tree Equity Score, or just get involved in the community? Check out the calendar below for events from our partners, with options for everyone no matter your interests!