Canopy For Climate

Program Summary

Tree San Diego is partnering with the City of Oceanside to deliver the Canopy for Climate Tree Giveaway Program, helping expand tree canopy across the community. Through this program, eligible Oceanside residents and businesses can receive a tree and the resources needed to plant and care for it successfully. With support from the City of Oceanside, Tree San Diego manages program registration, tree distribution, and participant support.

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Eligibility Overview

• Must be an Oceanside resident or business 

• Trees must be planted on private property within city limits 

• Proof of eligibility is required during registration

Benefits of Trees:

• Cooling neighborhoods and reducing urban heat

• Improving air quality

• Supporting biodiversity and urban habitat

• Improving soil health and reducing erosion

• Enhancing neighborhood beauty and livability

• Providing shade that can help lower energy use 

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Expanding Oceanside’s tree canopy also supports implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) by helping cool streets and homes, reduce energy demand, capture and store carbon, and strengthen the community’s resilience to rising temperatures.​