Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Reaching the State's Carbon Mitigation Goal

Planting trees is one of the most practical ways to slow climate​ change, and Maryland is taking that work seriously. Each tree captures carbon, cools neighborhoods, cleans the air and water, and provides habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Many new plantings are focused in urban areas where trees can most improve health and quality of life. These efforts support Maryland’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, building on statewide climate initiatives and long-standing restoration work across the Chesapeake Bay region.