Santa Barbara County ReLEAF was founded in 1993 by a small group of 12 tree care professionals. In less than one year, membership grew to a cross-section of 300 "Volunteers" with one thing in common - a love of trees.

Santa Barbara County ReLEAF's primary focus is to provide care for young trees for our city and county agencies. Through early maintenance, our young trees will grow to be structurally sound and require little mantenance in the future. This is our goal: a sustainable urban forest that enhances our environment without negative economic impacts.

Santa Barbara County ReLEAF is a member of the California ReLEAF network. A Statewide campaign to expand, enhance and preserve urban and community forests in California. By connecting people and land to each other, our cities and communities will become more liveable, while improving our global environment.

Santa Barbara County ReLEAF's programs and services include:

• Promoting high standards for growing, plantinf and caring for trees, through tree care and planting events.
• Building alliances among individuals, organizations, tree care professionals and government, helping them understand the contribution each can make to our urban and community forests.
• Supporting and expanding the network of individuals and groups, that promote citizen action and environmental stewardship through planting and caring for trees in Santa Barbara County.

Membership in Santa Barbara County ReLEAF requires no monetary cotribution, we ask for a 5 hour commitment annually to the Santa Barbara County ReLEAF project of your choice. Monetary substitutions of $5.00/service hour are also available to members. For more information on how you can help, please contact Cincy McCall, Executive Director, Santa Barbara County ReLEAF, P.O. Box 2025, Lompoc, CA 93436.

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