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Mountain View Trees

Mountain View Trees Receives the WCISA Gold Leaf Award!

Each year the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture awards community tree groups who conduct outstanding Arbor Day activities or landscape beautification projects. We have received one of the the 2008 Gold Leaf Awards for our work in urban forestry in Mountain View.

Our Mission

Our mission is to sustain and enhance the trees of Mountain View, California, through community stewardship, education and advocacy.

Our Objectives

  • To support, contribute to and enhance the City of Mountain View's urban forestry program.
  • To educate those who live, work and visit in Mountain View about the importance of the urban forest and proper care of trees through tree walks, brochures, a website and other arenas.
  • To identify threats to Mountain View's urban forest and work to alleviate them.
  • To develop programs to increase tree appreciation and improve tree care in Mountain View.
Link to the City of Mountain View Forestry and Roadway Landscape Division

Although we sometimes work on projects with the city, we are a group of volunteers not related to the city government.

The Benefits of Trees

We advocate for trees largely because of the immense beauty they provide. Trees are an integral part of our heritage and our future. A city that is well shaded by a forest canopy has many benefits to offer. These include:
  • More moderate temperatures: Trees reduce heat islands, shade our homes and offices in the summer, and provide windbreaks, which keep us warmer in the winter.
  • Increased community: People spend more time outside in areas with lots of trees, and know more of their neighbors.
  • Improved health: Many studies show that spending time with trees helps people recover from illness more quickly, reduce stress, and lower blood pressure.
  • Higher real estate values: Residential properties landscaped with trees and business districts lined with trees are more vibrant and attract more customers.
Take a look at what a difference the urban forest has made in San Jose over a thirty years time period. These photos show how the city has been transformed by maturing trees.

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