Expanding the Urban Tree Canopy throughout Benton County.

Foresting the Future is brought to you by Compton Gardens & Arboretum located at 312 N. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Foresting the Future seeks to expand the urban tree canopy in Benton County and to beautify Northwest Arkansas through tree giveaways, neighborhood partnerships, and special projects.

Since 2018, Foresting the Future has planted over 24,000 trees. Over 50 species and varietals have been planted across the region, adding diversity and resiliency to our shared urban forest.

Infographic featuring Foresting the Future logo at the top in green and followed by the following facts: "8,515 trees planted" and "24,074 trees donated across 18 cities for residents to plant." On the left, the website is written in white: peelcompton.org
Infographic featuring the purpose of Foresting the Future, stating: to enhance the tree canopy and beautify Northwest Arkansas by increasing street, park and trail plantings for beautification, community tree giveaways, and planting in neighborhoods with little to no canopy
Infographic about canopy statistics in Bentonville (2019). States that 25% of the land in Bentonville contains urban tree canopy, 45% contains possible planting area, and 26% contains impervious surface.
Infographic with the title "Tree Species" followed by the words "emphasis on native and evergreen species." Below, tree species are listed in green, including: American Beech, Blackgum, Dogwood, Easter Red Cedar, Holly, Hornbeam, Juniper, Magnolia, Maple, Oak, Redbud, and Sycamore.
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