Treesilience St. Louis City

St. Louis Treesilience Impact To Date

0

Trees Planted

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Homeowners Helped

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Trees Removed or Pruned on Private Property

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Public Ash Trees Removed

What is Treesilience?

Don’t misread this as Tree “silence”. This is about Tree “RESILIENCE”!

Treesilience is a national initiative focused on growing healthy urban canopy by empowering tree advocates while simultaneously removing the barriers, such as dead standing trees. Every tree counts toward community canopy.

Treesilience 2025 Cohort
Spring Orientation dates are now available!
Saturday, April 19
Saturday, May 3
Wednesday, May 7

MUST ATTEND AN ORIENTATION IN PERSON TO APPLY. 

OUR FOCUS

Treesilience provides a solution for homeowners who may find it challenging to afford the removal of dead or dying trees, as well as the maintenance of mature trees. Our vision for Treesilience St. Louis is to develop a resilient tree canopy that enhances already thriving communities. We focus on neighborhoods where residents can benefit the most, emphasizing the importance and advantages of tree canopy.

Tree Removal &
Maintenance

Tree
Replacement

Stewardship &
Education

Restorative
Justice

 To read our one page report about what we learned
from that pilot program, click button below.

The Big Picture

2025 Focus Area - New Neighborhoods Announced!
Baden, Jeff-Vander-Lou, Penrose
join Ville, Greater Ville, Kingsway East, Fairground & O'Fallon Park

St. Louis Area Partners

To learn more about the national Treesilience initiative visit www.treesilience.org

Restorative Justice

Processing the harmful impact of environmental injustices and determining what can be done to repair that harm while holding the person, people or systems who caused it accountable. Offering a safe space for healing from tree trauma through acknowledgement and repaired relationships.

Jess Underwood
Finance & Operations Director

After 17 years in the non-profit and public sector, Jess remains committed to mission-driven work that tackles the challenges facing our communities. Their career began with a year of service as an Americorps St. Louis Emergency Response team member, responding to natural disasters and performing conservation projects. That foundation of service led to roles supporting the arts, affordable housing, mental health, and grassroots housing advocacy in St. Louis. During this journey Jess has worked to center the value “nothing about us, without us.” They do their best to ensure that the voices of people who have been marginalized guide the strategy and execution of work that honors their lived experiences. When they aren’t working, Jess is out paddling, hiking, working in their garden, or building something.