Why Plant a Tree?
Trees For Goshen is a non-profit organization created to help increase and care for Goshen’s urban forest. Urban forests are comprised of street trees, trees and forests in park land, and trees on other public and private property. While City funds provide a basic level of care for public trees, Trees For Goshen works to care for trees on both public AND private property. Trees For Goshen empowers the citizens of Goshen to be actively involved in this mission. Trees For Goshen provides administrative structure, practical connections, and important education to make this possible. Neighborhood tree planting projects are one part of this overall effort. Trees For Goshen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and contributions are tax deductible.What is Trees for Goshen’s mission?
Trees For Goshen is an independent 501c3 nonprofit created to fund enhancements to Goshen’s urban forest. We’re made up mostly of part-time volunteers with contributions by the city’s forester, who acts as a consultant. Our mission is to enhance, expand, and care for our urban forest through education, active engagement with Goshen’s residents, and citizen empowerment.Our goals:
-Educate the public about the ecological, economic, social, and aesthetic importance of Goshen’s urban forest.-Expand Goshen’s canopy coverage by planting new trees throughout the city.
-Sustain Trees by watering, pruning, mulching and managing for pests, as well as removing invasive plant species that compete with native species, especially in forests.
-Manage Mature Trees through such activities as inspecting for damage, pruning dead and damaged limbs, and removing trees when necessary.
Is TFG a City program?
TFG is an independent non-profit organization and is not a program of the City of Goshen. We do have shared goals and ties with the City of Goshen’s Department of Environmental Resilience and Shade Tree Board, but TFG remains an independent non-profit.Committee Members:
- Jonathan Corbin, Director
- Aaron Sawatsky-Kingsley, Consultant
- Emily Slabaugh, Administrative Assistant
- James Yoder, Administrative Assistant
- Michael Genau
- Kathleen Jones
- Mattie Lehman
- Cynthia Coyl
- Jesse Stoltzfus
- Joey Gibson