Branch Out Bozeman
Branch Out Bozeman, or simply “BOB,” aims to grow a thriving and resilient urban forest for all community members and wildlife. This initiative is a collaboration between the Gallatin Watershed Council and the City of Bozeman Forestry Division. BOB’s goal is to enhance Bozeman’s tree canopy, maximize its potential, and create tools to help the community plant trees in areas where they’re needed most. We invite you to roll up your sleeves and volunteer to plant trees to grow the City’s urban forest!
In 2025, we’re also working to grow Bozeman’s urban forest in residential backyards. If you received a tree voucher, please click the button below for all you need to know.
Did you know? Urban forests offer numerous advantages. They contribute economically by lowering energy costs and boosting property values. Environmentally, they play a critical role in carbon sequestration and stormwater filtration. Trees also clean the air and provide much-needed shade, offering social benefits by reducing crime and alleviating stress.
Bozeman is one of the fastest-growing micropolitan cities in the United States (Bozeman Daily Chronicle). As the population continues to grow, so does the need for housing accommodation and additional infrastructure for new residents. Protecting Bozeman’s existing canopy and replacing removed trees is crucial.
How many trees have we planted? Since 2021, community members like you have planted over 600 trees and shrubs in Bozeman!
2021: 20 trees planted
20 trees planted on S 20th Blvd, an area highly lacking in tree canopy
2022: 60 trees planted
25 trees on S 20th Blvd, in partnership with Oboz Footwear
25 trees in Bronken Park, in partnership with Oboz Footwear
15 trees in Kirk Park, in partnership with a local Eagle Scout troop
2023: 229 trees and shrubs planted
30 trees along Highland Boulevard and the Softball Complex that drains into the East Gallatin
66 native riparian plants along the East Gallatin in Story Mill Park with Trout Unlimited
58 native plants in Gallatin County Regional Park with Sacajawea Audubon Society and the Craighead Institute
75 trees and shrubs along Mandeville Creek by Bozeman High School
2024: 281 trees and shrubs planted
2025: Plant trees with us in June!
20 trees along the watercourse in Oak Springs Park
BOB’s efforts align with Bozeman’s Urban Forest Management Plan (2016) and the City of Bozeman Climate Plan, both of which acknowledge the importance of a healthy urban forest in combating climate change and addressing community health. The National Parks Service and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation support BOB.
