Our goal

Map as many trees as possible across the urban areas of Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven — and deliver that data directly to Town Council.

Why Map Trees?

Because trees are infrastructure.

Every mature tree on a town street is doing quiet, unglamorous work: absorbing stormwater that would otherwise strain municipal systems, shading asphalt to slow its deterioration, cooling the air to reduce energy costs, and increasing property values for every home on the block.

When we lose trees we pay for it in higher taxes and higher air conditioning bills.

Kingsville cannot protect what it hasn't measured. This map is the foundation of every good decision that follows.

How it works

Volunteers use a free app on their smartphone to record trees one by one — species, trunk size, location. No prior experience required.

The contest

• Map the most trees in the urban areas of Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven and win prizes generously donated by local businesses

• Prizes for top individual mappers

• Every tree you record becomes permanent data that the Town, residents, and future planners can use forever

• Only trees mapped within the urban areas of Kingsville, Cottam, and Ruthven during the contest period (May 19 to July 1) are counted towards the contest.

Sign up for the contest

Join the Rooted in Kingsville tree mapping contest and help increase Kingsville's tree cover.

Tree Mapping Guide

Click for a printable PDF version

Having trouble with the tree mapping app?
E-mail: info@kingsvillestrong.com

Learn how to map a tree using the Every Door App

Next training session

We'll walk you through the app, do a practice mapping session together, and answer every question. You'll leave ready to compete. Bring your fully charged phone.

Location

Lakeside Park, Kingsville

Time

Saturday May 16 - 11:00 AM