According to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service's report Benefits of Urban Trees: "Beyond aesthetics and emotional well-being, trees perform important functions that protect and enhance city dwellers' health and property. Trees literally clean the air by absorbing air pollutants and releasing oxygen. They reduce stormwater runoff and erosion; they temper climate; they can save energy; they create wildlife habitat; they can improve health, serve as screens, and strengthen community. They can even help contribute to a community’s economy and way of life."

Additionally, vegetation such as native grasses, shrubs, and flowers helps increase property values, decrease energy costs and soil erosion, improve water quality, increase community pride, create positive impact on consumer behavior, increase recreational opportunities, and improve general well being in urban environments.

Our main revegetation program is called The Neighborhood Tree Planting Project. For more information, please visit our Projects page.

To donate trees and other vegetation, please contact us at: trees@replantneworleans.org. Preference is given to Louisiana native trees and vegetation, as well as food producing trees that will grow well in the New Orleans climate.

 Louisiana Natives:

Due to the large number of Louisiana natives, both deciduous and evergreen, the following list is not exhaustive.