Become a Partner

Collaboration is the key to success

The creation of a sustainable urban forest depends on a broad collaboration of residents, organizations, businesses, and government. With a concerted effort, we can improve the tree cover that beautifies our neighborhoods and increases the livability of our towns and cities.

There are three main things that you can do to improve Delaware’s urban forest:

1. Make planting trees a priority
   Each person can have a role: plant a tree on your street, put trees in your budget, include trees in your long-range planning, or volunteer for tree planting efforts.
2. Help secure adequate funding
   Diverse and stable sources of funding are required for a sustainable urban forest. Add your voice to those who are working to leverage adequate funding for increased planting and tree maintenance.
3. Advocate for better urban forest policies
   The public policies and structures that we put in place today will determine the future health and sustainability of our urban forest. Help advocate for legislation that will ensure more effective planning, planting, and management of trees.

In Wilmington

Spread the word to your neighbors and get them involved with the work of Trees for Wilmington. Encourage civic associations, neighborhood groups, businesses, governmental bodies, community groups, and other tree supporters to sign the Wilmington Urban Forest Compact

Throughout Delaware

If you plant a tree anywhere in Delaware, we’d love to hear about it! We will track your efforts, and may even be able to connect you to local partnerships and tree funding opportunities. Tell us about Trees You’ve Planted in Delaware.

For more information about the Trees for Wilmington coalition, or how to start a similar group in your local community, contact:

Jen Bruhler
Parks & Forestry Outreach Manager
Delaware Center for Horticulture
(302) 658-6262 x107
jbruhler@dehort.org