Legacy Tree Progrm

In honor or Arbor Day, Bartlett Tree Experts is giving away more than 15,000 tree seedlings in communities across the U.S. today. These trees will be distributed as part of the Bartlett Legacy Tree Program, which has distributed over 436,000 tree seedlings since its inception seven years ago. The Legacy Tree Program was established by Bartlett Tree Experts to support tree planting and stewardship in local communities through the annual distribution of seedlings in schools, at events, and for reforestation efforts. In 2021, more than 50,000 total trees will be distributed by Bartlett Tree Experts employees through the program. More than one-third of those seedlings are handed out or planted in the Spring, primarily as part of Arbor Day and Earth Day festivities, events, and activities in a variety of locations. “We encourage each of our Arborist Representatives to distribute a minimum of 100 seedlings each year, and many are so enthusiastic about the program that they go far beyond that number,” said Bartlett’s Patrick Franklin, who manages the program. “Our Arborists enjoy interacting with the public and love teaching people about the importance of planting trees. They also decide how their trees will be distributed. It’s an amazing way to bring trees and people together, while making a difference to improve our environment.” With all of Bartlett’s 120+ offices participating in the program over the last seven years, the seedlings have been given away in over 30 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and numerous locations in greater London in ...