CommuniTree: Tree Donation Program
While many trees throughout Wakefield have simply reached the end of their natural lifecycles, stress and storms have also impacted the health of our forestry. Acid rain, winter road treatments, invasive moths, disease, and storm damages have all contributed to the need for tree removal.
The CommuniTree initiative allows residents, visitors, local organizations, and businesses to donate a tree to supplement the ongoing work of Wakefield’s Forestry Division. While donors will have a list of tree species from which to indicate a preference and can request a neighborhood in which the tree is planted, the Forestry Division will ultimately determine the viability of the requests based on surrounding plantings, placement of utilities, and sidewalk and green space limitations.
- A $300 donation sponsors the planting of one tree.
- Smaller contributions will be pooled to support planting in an area of need.
- Donations can be made with a check using this form or online through our Unipay online payment partner.
- As with all other street trees, the Department of Public Works will secure and maintain the donated plantings.
- If your donation is a gift to acknowledge a birthday, anniversary, or other special event, please make an indication on the submission form. A certificate will be provided that you can present to your recipient.
- Donors will be contacted to discuss their requested tree species and proposed location prior to planting.