SUSTAINABILITY
INITIATIVES

TREE PLANTING & GREENING PROGRAM

The Tree Planting & Greening Program is a sustainability initiative creating a lasting environmental legacy from the World Cup in North Texas. Through partnerships with municipalities, schools, and local nonprofits, this program brings native trees, plants, and shaded gathering spaces to public areas—improving air quality, cooling urban heat zones, and creating vibrant community environments.

Goals & Outcomes

  • Plant native and drought-tolerant trees across parks, schools, and public spaces

  • Engage residents and youth in hands-on environmental stewardship and learning

  • Educate residents on urban forestry, sustainability, and air-quality awareness

  • Build community ownership of public green space

Core Components

  • Tree planting and landscaping in parks, schools, and public spaces across North Texas

  • Native and drought-tolerant species selected for longevity, climate resilience, and local ecological benefit

  • Educational signage and programming about tree care, air quality, sustainability, and environmental awareness

  • Community planting events with volunteers, youth groups, schools, donors, and corporate partners

  • Recognition signage with donor/sponsor naming and logos

Community Impact

  • Promotes environmental sustainability and public health through urban forestry

  • Reduces urban heat island effect and improves air quality

  • Enhances recreational areas and community gathering spaces

  • Engages residents and youth in hands-on community service and environmental education

  • Builds civic pride and long-term stewardship of public green space

  • Provides donors with visible, lasting recognition and alignment with sustainability values

  • Creates World Cup legacy tied to environmental responsibility

Use of Funds

  • Tree purchase and planting

  • Community planting events and educational programming

  • Signage, recognition materials, and documentation

  • Local partnerships and volunteer coordination