NC Community Tree Advocacy Network
Who We Are:
The North Carolina Community Tree Advocacy Network are community leaders who work towards preserving and enhancing North Carolina's urban forests. The Network members advise the North Carolina Urban Forest Council on its communication and outreach. Moreover, they work collaboratively to achieve the following goals for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens:
- ensure legislation and policy at the local and state levels reflect current expertise on urban forest management.
- fundraise to secure high level assistance for community forestry projects across the state.
- encourage tree and land care specialists to employ the best practices in urban forest management.
Visit each member's website by clicking on their logo below.
What We Do:
The NC Community Tree Advocacy Network provides an opportunity for community-led tree organizations to share ideas, learn from each other, and have a stronger and unified voice on urban tree and greenspace issues.
Collectively we work to expand and enhance community-led urban forest initiatives so that North Carolina citizens live in healthier and more equitable environments.
Benefits of Urban Trees:
Urban trees provide society with solutions to our economic, environmental, safety, and health issues.
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Arbor Day 2025
2025 Arbor Day News Release
The North Carolina Tree Care Advocacy Network urges North Carolina homeowners, municipalities, businesses, and developers to honor NC Arbor Day by preserving and planting trees in their communities year round. These plantings will benefit our state’s economy, environment, and health.
2025 Arbor Day Celebrations
Use the resources below to find year round tree planting and community events near you.
Asheville / Buncombe County area
Sponsor: Asheville Greenworks
March 29, 2025 - Free Tree Planting Workshop
https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/upcoming-events.html
Charlotte
Sponsor: Trees Charlotte
March 22, 2025 - Arbor Day TreeAdoption
https://treescharlotte.org/event/end-of-season-treeadoption/
Davidson
Sponsor: Davidson Lands Conservancy
March 22, 2025 - Arbor Day Tree Planting
https://davidsonlands.org/events/list/
Durham
Sponsor: Keep Durham Beautiful
March 22, 2025 - Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/events/givetrees2025
Raleigh
Sponsor: We Plant It Forward
March 22, 2025 - Arbor Day Tree Planting
https://www.weplantitforward.org/events
Sponsor: We Plant It Forward
April 25, 2025 - Raleigh Arbor Day Celebration
https://www.weplantitforward.org/raleigh-arbor-day
Wilmington
Sponsor: Alliance for Cape Fear Trees
March 23, 2022 - Heritage Trees Tour
https://www.allianceforcapefeartrees.com/events
If you are part of a local tree group and want to learn more about the NC Community Tree Advocacy Network, email the NCUFC Program Manager.