Free Tree Program

Interested in a free tree?

Help grow the urban forest of South San Francisco! The Parks and Recreation Department and Rise South City are giving away free trees to residents to plant in their front yards to help bolster the urban forest and combat climate change. We provide the tree and education, while you simply have to take ownership of the tree, and water and care for it!

Benefits of trees for residents:

• Property values are higher for homes with healthy trees
• Energy costs are reduced
• Trees have been proven to improve mental well-being
• Air quality is improved
• Trees reduce noise from vehicles and airplanes

Benefits of trees for the environment:

• Carbon sequestration
• Natural habitat
• Cooling effects by shading
• Reducing winds

Participants must be residents of South San Francisco. A limited number of trees are available. Questions? Email: parks@ssf.net. To sign up on the interest list, please complete this form by clicking here.

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