Friends of Aiken Trees serves to promote knowledge and appreciation of our local trees and to advocate for the protection and preservation of our trees and woodlands. with emphasis on native trees and healthy, functioning ecosystems. on local trees with an empThis is an example of a page. Unlike posts, which are displayed on your blog’s front page in the order they’re published, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page.

Trees is, first and foremost, an organization to bring people together with the shared interest of advocating for our trees. This includes advocating for the planting of new trees with an emphasis on native trees, advocating for the knowledgeable care and protection of our existing trees, woodlands and forests, and advocating for trees at risk for harm or destruction from development. 

While the removal of trees is sometimes an unavoidable or necessary part of growth and development, their destruction brings unintended consequences including issues of erosion, stormwater runoff, pollution, noise, and loss of shade, aesthetics, and quality of life. The destruction of trees should therefore be approached with thoughtful, informed consideration by all parties, with an eye toward minimizing the impact of development on trees whenever possible.