5 MILLION TREES INITIATIVE

A tree for every Marylander.​

​​Across every county and city, Marylanders are planting the future together. Each tree cools our neighborhoods, restores our streams, and strengthens the landscapes we share. Join us in helping Maryland reach five million new trees by 2031 — for cleaner air, thriving wildlife, and generations to come.

Help Grow Maryland’s Future​​


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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.

See Our Progress​​
1,185,949 trees have been registered


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Why Trees Matter

From the mountains to the Bay, Maryland’s forests protect our air, water, and wildlife — and make our state a greener, healthier place to live.

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Plant Trees in My Community

Ready to plant? Connect with local foresters and programs offering free trees and hands-on help in your county.
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Team Up with Tree-Mendous

Tree-Mendous Maryland, one of the Forest Service’s most popular programs, helps communities and volunteers plant native trees to restore public lands and community green spaces across the state.


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