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To reignite inspiration and hope through the power of trees.


Trees are one of the most effective tools we have in our fight against climate change.  Planting new trees is important for improving our air quality and combating climate change; however, preserving our existing tree canopy is even more urgent than ever.  The amount of new trees planted each year is dwarfed by the amount of mature trees cut down annually, throwing into question the environmental ethics we want to demonstrate for our children.


Our collective impacts on the environment are more extensive than the warming of our atmosphere; in fact, they are leading to an ecological collapse from the loss of wildlife habitat.  The once biodiverse powerhouses of the temperate deciduous forest are being jeopardized for short term human benefits.  Biodiversity is vitally important for our long term success as a civilization as it regulates climate, purifies water, controls pollution, reduces diseases and more; yet it’s constantly overlooked in our fight against climate change.  However, we can change our relationship with nature and address climate change through the reforestation of native trees in our yards. 


Lynnfield’s 1000 Trees project was created to address the town's decreasing tree populations through public awareness and increase the number of new trees through a community-based tree planting project.  We have curated this website to help you become a tree expert.  Feel free to explore the site and reach out to us with any questions or comments.


Let’s plant back our trees Lynnfield! 

Message from the Conservation Commission

We have always appreciated the aesthetic beauty that trees add to our community. But more and more we are learning about the critical role that trees play in our daily lives – from cleaner air and water, to carbon capture, lower energy costs, flood mitigation and much more. I commend the work of the Tree Committee in launching its community-based 1000 TREES PROJECT that encourages and celebrates the planting of trees by all residents, young and old. As is often attributed to an old Chinese proverb “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now”.

Don Gentile, Chair

Lynnfield Conservation Commission