Forest ReLeaf was founded in 1993 as the local response to Global ReLeaf an international project of American Forests to increase tree planting. Today, Forest ReLeaf is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring volunteer efforts in planning and caring for our trees and forests, particularly those in our cities and towns. Our mission is to provide trees for public and nonprofit plantings and present educational programs to increase stewardship of the trees and forests in Missouri and surrounding regions. Ultimately, our vision is a region of healthy community trees and forests sustained by volunteer efforts and our continued partnership with the public and private sectors. In support of this mission and vision, Forest ReLeaf is committed to the following organizational goals: to raise public awareness of the need for and benefits of community trees; to facilitate community dialogue and action based upon best practices in the field of forestry; to increase tree planting involving public and private organizations and individuals; to improve community trees and forests by promoting their proper establishment, placement and diversity, to address forestry objectives identified through our partnerships, including the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Community Forestry Council.