Natural Area Restoration

During the 2007-08 planting season, more than 2,000 volunteers planted 21,132 native trees and plants at 17 sites in seven Portland-metro area cities. Many natural areas in the four-county metro area include streams, wetlands, forests and meadows. These natural areas provide important wildlife habitat, and they help clean our air and water. Unfortunately, stormwater runoff and colonization by invasive plants have damaged the beauty and function of these important landscape ecosystems.

Friends of Trees works with public agencies, other nonprofit organizations, and citizen "friends" groups to organize community restoration projects. Our planting projects and maintenance projects help restore ecosystem functions, including habitat for salmon and other wildlife.