Mission To plant and care for trees and the environment by empowering people, building community, and promoting stewardship. Vision and Desired Impact People sustaining the places where they live, work and play by planting and caring for trees and natural areas. Guiding Principles Have humor Listen actively Strive for quality and simplicity Encourage synergy and creativity Be empathetic and understanding Communicate honestly and openly Treat people with respect and dignity Leadership is everyone’s responsibility Be positive, flexible, and solution oriented Be the change you expect—lead by example Recognize everything is a process being improved Demonstrate environmental integrity and community responsibility