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find out how you can get free trees
Trees provide many benefits including, but not limited to:

1) cooling our city
2) reducing ozone & air pollution
3) providing oxygen

The Forestry Section encourages tree planting on public property through two programs:

neighborhood tree planting program

The Neighborhood Tree Planting Program, which provides free five-gallon street trees to neighborhoods within the city of Fort Worth.  Find out more...
 

tree grant program

The Tree Grant Program, which provides 3-inch caliper, balled and burlapped (B&B) trees for planting on public property within the City of Fort Worth.  Find out more...
 
Breathe easy...we've got you covered!
 

More benefits of trees...

Trees are important to preserve & to plant in our growing city.  They enrich our lives in so many ways.  They add beauty & color to their surroundings.  Beyond aesthetics, trees perform important vital functions such as filtering pollution from our air &, in turn, producing oxygen.  They also provide flood & soil erosion control.  Many trees throughout the world provide harvestable products such as oils, fruits, nuts, wood, paper & other useful items.  Wildlife ranging from mammals, birds, insects & fungus use trees for food & shelter. 


Many economic and social benefits may be derived from trees as well.  Their presence can increase property value, stimulate economic development, reduce crime rates, reduce stress, & create a community-gathering place.  We enjoy their shade and cooling effects, & trees even help us to save energy!   Also, they soften the harsh lines of buildings, provide privacy screens, & contribute to the general character of a place.