The City of Camden, in partnership with Green Infrastructure Center, Inc. (GIC), invites residents to attend a community open house on September 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center, located at 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020. The Trees4SC initiative represents months of collaborative work between Camden and GIC to assess the community’s tree canopy, develop comprehensive mapping, and review existing ordinances. City officials are now ready to present their plan for Camden’s urban forest and seek valuable community input. Included in the open house will be the opportunity to view comprehensive community tree maps showing current canopy coverage, learning about proposed plans for expanding the community forest, providing feedback on urban forestry initiatives, help decide optimal locations for new tree plantings, opportunity to enter a free tree raffle for residents, and enjoying complimentary food and beverages. The urban forest plan aims to enhance Camden’s environmental sustainability, improve air quality, provide natural cooling, and increase property values while preserving the city’s historic charm.
Residents unable to attend the meeting can still contribute by scanning the QR code on event materials or click on this link Camden Trees Community Survey to access an online survey about the community’s trees and urban forest priorities. The Trees4SC Open House is free and open to all Camden residents.