Apache Corporation Tree Program

Trees are essential to life.

The Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program focuses on improving wildlife habitats, restoring storm damage, and enhancing cities and neighborhoods.

One acre of forest puts out 4 tons of oxygen – enough for 18 people for one year – and removes 6 tons of carbon dioxide, a contributor to global climate change. Trees also bring nature into our city environments, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Boosting city parks

In spring 2012, Apache presented Houston Mayor Annise Parker with $135,000 in proceeds from two company-sponsored running and biking fundraising events. The money from the Bayou City Classic and the Tour de Houston was earmarked for the reforestation of city parks, which were devastated by a year-long drought. The company also donated 50,000 trees to the city Parks and Recreation Department.

In Galveston, Apache stepped forward to help the island city reach its goal of planting 25,000 trees in five years. The island lost many trees after it was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ike. Apache also planted mature oak trees along Broadway Boulevard, the main entrance to the city.

Apache employees and family members regularly volunteer their time to help plant trees donated by the company. For instance, more than 40 Apache volunteers helped plant trees in Houston’s Memorial Park on Arbor Day 2012.

Since 2005, Apache has awarded 3.2 million trees to nonprofit institutions and communities across 16 U.S. states through grants from the Apache Foundation, our philanthropic affiliate. These trees will improve the environment and the quality of life in these communities for decades to come. All trees are native to the areas where they are donated to ensure their prosperity.

Tree grant application

It is of great importance to the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program that grant recipients do what they can to ensure the trees have the best chance of survival. If your request for trees is approved, we ask for your organization’s commitment to take care of the trees and ensure their survival to the best of your abilities. If selected for a grant, recipients must send a grant receipt to the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program and coordinate all media with the Apache Corporation Public Affairs Department. Please forward press releases and other announcements to Wendy Craven.

Please check back around June 1, 2013, for updated information regarding 2013 – 2014 application period.