The Tiny Trees program has successfully distributed 20,000 trees in the City of Des Moines in the short space of three years. Tiny Trees uses volunteers and a unique drive-up system that has been fine-tuned over the last three iterations. The presentation will provide a blueprint to which any city can replicate the same results. The City of Des Moines is a flood and sw city, so increasing the urban capy plays an integral part in their long-term future-proofing strategy. Using the local Department of Natural Resources (DNR) nursery, an ordering system is set up where the public can order up to five trees for private use. As much as this program increases the urban capy, it is also a huge educational program, bringing the urban forest into many citizens’ thoughts and lives. The city has managed to bridge a gap by providing five trees, for free, to any homeowner in the city. rmally, the DNR sells orders in minimum quantities of 100 trees. The citizen wins, and the city also wins due to increased capy growth. Although this is run through the forestry division, Tiny Trees involves many divisions and is broadcast for many months prior. The feel-good effect of this program is massive, with citizens asking and anticipating the event many months in advance. This presentation will give an overview, some interesting stories, robust statistical numbers, and the tools to start putting it all together should ather city want to replicate Des Moines City Tiny Trees.
At the conclusion of this session participants will be better able to:
• Make an informed decision on whether they can run a similar program to Tiny Trees.
• Plan and implement a Tiny Trees program.
• Promote the beneficial aspects of the distribution Tiny Trees program.

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Shane McQuillan

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