Why Donate?
Honor Someone's Memory
Honor a loved one’s memory, celebrate a special occasion, or show appreciation for someone’s environmental passion.
Leave a Legacy
Trees are long-lasting and will benefit children, grandchildren, and future generations.
Create a Home for Wildlife
Birds and wildlife need trees for food and shelter.
Help the Earth
Trees gather and store carbon, and help clean the air and water.
Help Your Community and Others
Shade helps when it is hot, and trees slow water down when it rains too much.
How to Donate
Online
Make a secure electronic donation.
License Check-Off
When renewing your driver’s license or vehicle registration you can add a $3.00 donation to the fund.
If you prefer to donate by check, contributions can be made payable to “DCNR c/o Keystone Tree Fund” and mailed to:
Pennsylvania DCNR
Bureau of Forestry
ATTN: Rural and Community Forestry
400 Market St., 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17105
What Your Donation Supports
Funds from the Keystone Tree Fund, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), support grants to help communities and non-profit organizations with:
Urban Tree Planting
- Planting trees in cities and towns to improve air quality and provide shade.
Streamside Forest Buffers
- Installing trees and shrubs in the buffer areas along streams and waterways helps improve water quality.
Maintenance and Care
- Ensuring the survival and health of newly planted trees through ongoing care and management.
About the Keystone Tree Fund
Established through House Bill 374 and signed into law in November 2019, the Keystone Tree Fund provides a dedicated source of funding for tree planting and maintenance projects throughout Pennsylvania. The fund leverages both public and private contributions to support the state’s conservation goals and enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Urban and Community Forestry
Urban and Community ForestryRequest Help Planting a Streamside Buffer
Request Help Planting a Streamside Buffer