Tree Research & Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund)
Cause Area
- Education & Literacy
- Environment
Location
552 S WASHINGTON ST STE 109NAPERVILLE, IL 60540 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
We support sustainable communities and environmental stewardship by funding research, scholarships and education programs essential to the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge in the fields of arboriculture and urban forestry.
Description
Our organization works to sustain the world’s urban forests by providing funding for scientific research, education programs, and scholarships related to arboriculture and urban forestry. Through the generous support of corporate and individual sponsors and donors the TREE Fund offers:
- Funding for scientific research into critical urban tree care issues
- Funding for arboriculture education programs in schools
- Scholarships for aspiring arborists
TREE Fund grants contribute to improvements in arboriculture and urban forestry, and support educational programs that help younger generations understand how trees protect our planet. Our research priority areas are:
- Root and Soil Management
- Planting and Establishment
- Plant Health Care
- Risk Assessment and Worker Safety
- Urban Forestry
- Technology Transfer
- Arboriculture Education
TREE Fund scholarships help students who are interested in careers in arboriculture and urban forestry to pursue their dreams.