Prior to your community tree planting:
- Solicit donations for food, water, trash bags and other supplies.
- Advertise your planting day and recruit volunteers. You can use our flyer templateto help spread the word.
You must be a certified Tree Tender in order to apply to TreeVitalize for community trees. You also need one Tree Tender involved for every ten trees you wish to plant through the program. Learn more about how to become a Tree Tender or view the latest class schedule online.
The City of Pittsburgh also requires that Pittsburgh tree request forms accompany TreeVitalize applications. Additional municipalities may also require tree request forms to authorize planting. Email trees@paconserve.org for more information.
Once your community’s trees have been planted:
Water your trees with 20 gallons of water per week.- Water your trees for three years during summer months.
- Complete the match form within one week of planting and email it back to WPC.
- Remove stakes and arbor tie one year after planting.
- Identify additional places to plant trees and apply again to TreeVitalize.
Tree care is essential to the protection of newly planted trees. If you are within the City of Pittsburgh, our partnering organization Tree Pittsburgh can assist you with tree care including weeding, mulching, pruning and more.