Plant and be counted!

As Marylanders, we take pride in our State and our natural world. We understand the value of stewardship and the importance of a sustainable future, and are committed to working together to create a smarter, greener State.

Planting trees is one way that everyone can contribute to our shared vision. Trees provide ecological, economic and quality of life benefits – protecting air and water quality, reducing energy costs, increasing property values and beautifying neighborhoods and highways.

We launched Marylanders Plant Trees in 2009 to encourage citizens and organizations to partner with the State to plant new trees. Our fellow citizens rose to the challenge, planting and registering more than 61,000 trees in just over two years, and are on track to reach our next benchmark of 100,000 trees by the end of 2012. Marking another great milestone, in May I joined Maryland inmates’ Forest Brigade in planting our one millionth tree on public lands.

I encourage every citizen to take advantage of our coupon program to receive $25 off the purchase of a native tree at 86 participating nurseries across the State. The State cost of $20 per coupon is funded through a settlement from a major power generator for Clean Air Act violations, in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General, and Maryland’s participating tree vendors are generously absorbing the remaining $5.

Thank you for visiting our website and for doing your part to keep Maryland Smart, Green & Growing.

Governor Martin O'Malley

Learn more about what your State government is doing to create a more sustainable future and how your participation can make a difference at www.green.maryland.gov