Our Mission:
To promote the conservation, enhancement and sustainable management of our rural and urban trees and forests, through advocacy, public education, technical advice and action.
Our Goals:
Support the mission of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service -to protect, conserve, restore and enhance the many environmental, recreational and economic values of Maryland forests for all of its citizens, and to support the goals of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed strategy.
Promote the use of scientific sustainable forest management principles.
Provide a wide range of educational opportunities, so that citizens of all ages can learn about the important social, health, environmental and economic values of their trees and forests.
Empower citizens to love and nurture their trees by conducting workshops, field days and hands-on learning activities, directed toward tree planting, tree care and maintenance, invasive plant control and multiple-use forest management.
Expand tree canopy cover in Carroll County by supporting local tree care and planting efforts in our towns, cities, on school grounds and in public spaces.
Engage local citizens by supporting and promoting the Maryland Big Tree Program in Carroll County.
Support and encourage conservation-related career paths by providing intern learning opportunities and sponsoring tuition for two or more local high school students to attend the Natural Resources Careers Camp.
Increase wildlife habitat and protect water quality by connecting landowners to available management tools and incentive programs which help expand or establish new forestland and improve the health, economic viability and environmental services of their existing woodland.