Trees save lives. Our mission is to protect the health of our neighborhoods with low tree cover from the heat impacts of climate change.
How We’ll Do it
Plant trees to cool homes and outdoor spaces
Preserve existing trees
Educate kids and families about trees and nature.
What We Know
Charlottesville’s tree canopy coverage declined significantly from 50% in 2004 to 38% today. Neighborhoods below 40% tree canopy are considered unhealthy where residents suffer more from heat related illnesses. Unfortunately, 12 of Charlottesville 19 neighborhoods are below 40% tree canopy.
Tree canopy decline in the City between 2004 and 2023 is equivalent to a loss of 990 acres of trees
Who We Are
ReLeaf Cville is a project initiated by the City’s Tree Commission and initially funded by the Virginia chapter of The Nature Conservancy. It’s a public/private partnership between the Tree Commission, Nature Conservancy, Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards and Van Yahres Tree Company.
