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We connect people with nature and each other by planting and caring for San Francisco’s street trees and sidewalk gardens

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Areas with low tree canopy is highlighted in green

We prioritize free community plantings in neighborhoods with the least tree coverage to address tree inequity

TREE EQUITY IS CLIMATE JUSTICE

Tree inequity is a result of years of disinvestment due to historical racism. Watch the video to learn what tree inequity is, why it exists, and what we are doing about it

Trees and plants create happier, healthier, and more resilient communities

OUR IMPACT

Friends of the Urban Forest has been planting since 1981 and has transformed the City's landscape

Church St at 16th in 1973

Church St at 16th in 2010

We've planted nearly

60,000 TREES,

half of San Francisco's street trees

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

We’re building strong connections between residents and their environment.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

We’re building strong connections between residents and their environment.

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We’re building strong connections between residents and their environment.

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Our work is funded by City and State grants, foundation grants, and generous contributions from corporations and individuals

OUR PROGRAMS

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

We’re building strong connections between San Franciscans and their environment.

GREENING PROGRAMS

We’re dedicated to making San Francisco more equitable, more beautiful, and more sustainable for everyone.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

We’re training a diverse workforce to tree grow, plant, and maintain trees and plants to strengthen the economy and ecology of neighborhoods.

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