Alliance for Cape Fear Trees
Charity Organization
Why pick this one
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, founded in 2015, combines native tree distribution, urban forestry, and tree preservation advocacy across the Lower Cape Fear region.
Best for
- native tree giveaways in Wilmington and nearby Lower Cape Fear communities
- volunteering for community tree plantings
- tree stewardship training
- urban forestry education for schools and community groups
- tree preservation policy guidance for governments, developers, and planning departments
- tree equity projects in neighborhoods with low canopy and high heat exposure
Specialties
- native tree giveaways
- street and schoolyard tree planting
- tree stewardship training
- arbor advocacy
- tree equity projects
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What makes them different
- Focuses on climate resilience, environmental justice, and public education
- Uses data-driven tools to prioritize neighborhoods with low tree cover and high temperatures
- Provides the Code & Canopy policy guide for local governments, planning departments, developers, and community advocates
- Has planted 3,540 trees and distributed 20,796 trees by the end of the planting season
- Maintains an inventory of more than 400 trees throughout Wilmington
- Years in business
- 11
- Serves
- Wilmington, Leland, Riegelwood
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 7 Beauregard Dr Ste 2, Wilmington, NC 28412
- Phone
- +19105068371
- Website
- http://www.acftrees.org/
- contact@acftrees.org
Services
- urban forestry
- tree planting and maintenance
- environmental education
- community tree distribution
- tree preservation policy guidance