About

The Newton Tree Conservancy is a non-profit organization in Newton, Massachusetts established in 2008 to restore, enhance and protect Newton’s Urban Forest. It was born out of the recognition that the city is not in a position to cover all the costs necessary to maintain our City trees — the trees along our streets and in our parks and other public areas — and that in order to continue to enjoy the economic and environmental benefits of these trees, we must take action to develop initiatives that will supplement what can be supported through the city’s budget. While it works in cooperation with the City of Newton Division of Urban Forestry, the Newton Tree Conservancy is an independent private nonprofit that receives no direct funding from the City of Newton.

Contributions from Newton Tree Conservancy members and the community, and grants from Newton Community Pride’s Stella and Leo Levi Tree Endowment Fund, have enabled the Newton Tree Conservancy to plant over 2,000 trees since it was founded in 2008. We currently have the logistical capability to plant about 300 trees per year (150 Spring, 150 Fall), but keeping up this pace is dependent on adequate funding from memberships and other contributions.

The Newton Tree Conservancy organizes neighborhood groups twice a year to plant trees on the berms in their neighborhood. The Newton Tree Conservancy funds the planting of these trees. Since berms are public property, the Newton Tree Conservancy works with the City of Newton to verify tree planting locations are in accordance with city guidelines. The city also lends assistance in digging the holes for tree planting. Homeowners assume responsibility for watering trees for the first two growing seasons for trees they plant.

Contact us

newtontreeconservancy@gmail.com