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We’re using proven actions
to help  our air, land, water,
​and community.

We plant trees where they
offer more direct benefits
​for people.

No politics--
everyone wins when
​we plant trees!

Our Approach

Our Mission

Our mission is to create green spaces in Southeastern U.S. communities that contribute to healthier communities, thriving economies, and a greater quality of life. We achieve this through native plant installations that create climate resilience and restore healthy ecosystems. 

Our Beginnings

Congressman Mark Green conceived Green Interchange and launched it in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Division of Forestry to beautify Tennessee’s highways and roadways and unite Tennesseans on both sides of the aisle in protecting the environment. 

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How We Work

Simple and Effective. 

We plant trees where they have maximum impact along  roadways, waterways, and in "other ways" such as public spaces or other places. ​Trees and other natural infrastructure offer outstanding benefits, for instance:  

"Noise and vegetative barriers can reduce downwind pollutant concentrations near roads."  
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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"Forested stream banks act like a sponge, filtering out excessive nutrients, sediment, and other
​pollutants that run off from the land that would be damaging if they entered a stream. "
- Christina Catanese , The EPA Blog​​

Join the Effort!

Whether you want to offset the CO2 emissions from your car, or to join us stream side in planting trees, there are many ways you can make a difference.  It is through our supporters and partners like you that we accomplish our goals.
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