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Plant-A-Tree Program
What is the Plant-A-Tree program?
People often wish to leave living memorials for those they have lost or want to plant trees to commemorate special occasions. In response to these wishes, the U.S. Forest Service has established a special program to allow people to donate money toward planting trees on national forests. The minimum donation for receiving a Plant-A-Tree certificate is $10. This program qualifies as a charitable deduction for the Internal Revenue Service.
What do contributors receive?
After a donation is made, the contributor receives a certificate. The certificate (suitable for framing) recognizes the contribution to the Plant-A-Tree program. Space is available here to explain the reason for the contribution, the certificate is then signed by an official from the U.S. Forest Service.
If requested, certificates can be sent to more than one person. If special wording is desired on the certificate, please let us know.
Where are the trees planted?
The Forest Service uses the funds donated to the Plant-A-Tree Program to finance re-forestation projects on national forests.
Can I request a Plant-A-Tree certificate through the mail?
Yes, we are happy to handle a plant a tree request by mail. All you need to do is send us the information listed below and enclose a check for at least $10.00 to the USDA Forest Service, 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370. Please do not send cash or credit card information.
Include the following information:
- Who is it for? (in memory of someone who has passed away or in honor of someone for a special occasion: birthday, anniversary, wedding, retirement, other.)
- Who do you want the certificate sent to? (If it's a special event, the person's name and address. If it's a memorial, we need the name and address of the family of the person who has passed away) We also need the address of the person who will receive the certificate.
- Your name and address so that we can send you an acknowledgement letter. Please include a phone number in case we have questions or need clarification.
We then mail the certificate and a letter notifying the honorees that a contribution has been made to the Plant a Tree Program in their name. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.