St. Louis Plans to Replace 5,000 Tornado-Lost Trees
The City of St. Louis has launched the Regreening North STL initiative to restore the tree canopy in neighborhoods affected by the May 16, 2025 tornado. Over 5,000 street and park trees were lost during the storm, and the city aims to replace them by May 2027. The project includes planting 2,300 street trees and 2,700 park trees, with 1,900 park trees already replanted. The Forestry Division will provide two years of watering and maintenance to ensure the trees establish successfully. The initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Recovery Office, Forestry Division, and Green City Coalition, focusing on creating healthier, cooler neighborhoods while addressing the disparity in tree canopy coverage across the city. Planting begins in November, prioritizing blocks with minimal demolition or construction work ahead.
