Trees atlanta protects and improves atlanta's urban forest by planting, conserving, and educating the public about the benefits of trees and their importance for the health and well-being of our citizens. We empower community-based forestry and depend on volunteers and the engagement of residents and municipalities from across the region. Since our founding in 1985, trees atlanta has planted over 164,000 trees throughout metro atlanta. Our AIM is to build a community where residents and the natural world coexist in a thriving urban ecosystem that addresses environmental injustices, increases AIR quality, fosters better health outcomes, facilitates more job opportunities, invites more social engagement and creates safer and healthier neighborhoods.