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Treesilience STL began in 2021 in the 24:1 community of North St. Louis County in collaboration with Beyond Housing and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Since then it has expanded to North St. Louis City thanks to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding from the USDA Forest Service. The initial focus area in the City is Fairgrounds, O’Fallon Park, Kingsway East, The Ville and Greater Ville. Currently Beyond Housing and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri are continuing the Treesilience work with separate funding sources administered through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri brings communities together by planting trees and enriching communities. Treesilience STL City’s program components include tree removal and maintenance, tree planting, restorative justice, along with stewardship training and education, a tree champion stipend program, and more. Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized community development organization dedicated to strengthening families and transforming our under-resourced communities to create a stronger, more equitable, and prosperous St. Louis, once and for all. If you’re interested in learning more about Treesilience STL City, or to see if you qualify, contact Kelly Hicks-Holloway at [email protected] (email) or 314-533-5323 (phone). Alternatively, use the form below. If you’re interested in learning more about Treesilience in the 24:1, or to see if you qualify, contact Beyond Housing's Forestry and Community Conservation Department at [email protected] (email) or 314-376-5625 (phone). Alternatively, use the form below. Resources: TreeKeepers 24:1 Trees Annual Arbor Day Tree Distribution at Scott Joplin House |
target neighborhoodsPrivate properties in North St. Louis City and 24:1 (Normandy School District) in North St. Louis County.
“If 85 percent of trees are on privately owned land, then every tree, every home, every plot of forested land and every community matters.”
- Missouri Department of Conservation 
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