About ReLeaf

Mission & Goals

California ReLeaf was founded in 1989 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2004. Our mission is to empower grassroots efforts and build strategic partnerships that preserve, protect, and enhance California’s urban and community forests.

California ReLeaf works statewide to promote alliances among community-based groups, individuals, industry, and government agencies, encouraging each to contribute to the livability of our cities and the protection of our environment by planting and caring for trees. California ReLeaf also serves as the State’s volunteer coordinator for urban forestry in partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Our goals include:

  • Expanding delivery of services and resources to California ReLeaf Network groups.
  • Broadening funding opportunities for urban and community forestry projects.
  • Fostering involvement within the urban forestry movement throughout California’s diverse communities.
  • Improving legislative outreach and advocacy efforts on a state and federal level.

 

See our latest Annual Report here.

Sponsors

California ReLeaf’s programs are possible because of generous support from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the USDA Forest Service.

Staff

Joe Liszewski

Executive Director

(916) 497-0034
Ashley Mastin

Program Manager,
Network & Communications

(916) 497-0037
Kathleen Ford

Program Manager,
Finance & Administration

(916) 497-0036
Chuck Mills

Program Manager, Grants

(916) 497-0035

Board of Directors

Amelia Oliver

Community Member

Wheatland, CA
Matt Ritter

California Polytechnic
State University

San Luis Obispo, CA
Rose Epperson

Board President

Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture

Porterville, CA
Desiree Backman

California Department
of Health Care Services

Sacramento, CA
Jim Clark

Board Treasurer

HortScience, Inc.

Pleasanton, CA
Gail Church

Board Secretary

Tree Musketeers

El Segundo, CA
Catherine Martineau

Canopy

Palo Alto, CA
Tracy Lesperance

Community Member

Fair Oaks, CA