Plant Newnan
Replanting Quality of Life
Rooted by Love of Our Community
Who We Are
Our Roots
City of Newnan residents have long enjoyed the benefits of tree-lined streets and backyards. On March 26, 2021, an EF4 tornado removed a 526 acre swatch of mature canopy from our city. While residents were busy in recovery mode, a small grassroots group of citizens recognized the importance of beginning to plan the revitalization of reestablishing a tree canopy. Amidst the disaster, Plant Newnan was born and began building partnerships to create planting programs that would ensure quality species of trees were established in the tornado affected areas.
Our Programs
Making a Difference
Alexander Arboretum
Plant Newnan is spearheading the creation of a 29 acre arboretum. The Newnan Arboretum is envisioned as a place to connect with and learn about native plant communities of the southeastern United States. Through the restoration of upland forests, woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and riparian systems, the arboretum will become the City of Newnan’s first park managed as a natural area.
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We are excited for the proposed draft master plan recently presented to the city council.