Tree Campus Healthcare

Each qualifying facility or campus will have an Advisory Committee with at least three members from among the following groups: healthcare providers, facility or grounds managers, administrators, patient advocates, residents, and community forestry advocates or officials.

The facility will lead one or more community forestry projects during the year, including tree planting, tree maintenance, tree inventory, tree monitoring, and other practices in the community. Activities may occur on private or public property and involve either employees or volunteers, so long as community residents benefit from the project.  

Your facility must hold at least one event each year that educates staff, patients, or the community about the health benefits of trees. This could be a celebration, training, workshop, tree walk, or educational campaign that highlights the link between trees, wellness, and resilience.

One measure of the connection between trees and health in the community is the annual financial investment in tree projects, education events, and community outreach—both on and off-campus. Though not mandatory, it is suggested that the facility work towards an annual investment of $2 per employee (Full-Time Equivalent), either as cash or in-kind expenses, or in combination.

Once your facility has met all five Tree Campus Healthcare standards, you’re ready to apply! Submit your application by December 31^st each year, and join a national network of healthcare institutions recognized for growing healthier communities through trees.