Clayton Celebrates 5 Million Trees Planted With Arbor Day Foundation
Partnership launched in 2022 has helped restore more than 12,000 acres of U.S. forestland
LINCOLN, Neb., September 9, 2025 /3BL/ - In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Clayton has supported the planting of 5 million trees in U.S. forestlands of greatest need. The 5 millionth tree planting marks a major milestone in the partnership that originally began in 2022.
To celebrate the occasion, a White Oak tree sourced from SiteOne Plant Nursery was planted in Maryville, Tenn. at the Clayton headquarters, during a ceremony featuring remarks from Kevin Clayton, Clayton CEO, and Dan Lambe, Arbor Day Foundation CEO.
“Five million trees is more than a milestone for Clayton — it’s a legacy,” said Dan Lambe. “Our team is proud to work alongside bold, forward-thinking corporate leaders that understand the importance of restoring forests that will serve people and nature for decades to come.”
“At Clayton, we are committed to being a force for good by investing in the communities we live in and the planet we all share,” said Kevin Clayton. “This important milestone shows how collaboration and authentic partnerships can help us scale impact with trusted organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation.”
Clayton has helped restore more than 12,000 acres of land across the United States with lasting conservation commitments predominantly on public lands, as well as private conservation easements and in forests managed by non-governmental organizations. These projects were strategically designed to support ecosystems and communities by protecting drinking water supply, preventing soil erosion, providing habitat for wildlife and creating natural buffers against extreme weather events.
Through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Clayton plants one new tree to replace every tree estimated to be used in its building projects. In addition to its work in reforestation, Clayton has deepened its commitment to sustainability by investing in renewable energy, installing 2.12 megawatts of solar capacity at various facilities and diverting over 123 million pounds of waste from landfills annually through ISO® 14001:2015 waste reduction efforts in Clayton home building and supply facilities last year alone.
The Arbor Day Foundation has helped plant more than 500 million trees around the world since 1972. Visit arborday.org to learn more about why reforestation is a critical part of shaping a better future for the planet.
About Clayton
Founded in 1956, Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life through homeownership. Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. The company’s portfolio includes a comprehensive range of site-built, modern manufactured, Tiny, CrossMod® and modular housing. In 2024, Clayton built more than 60,000 homes across the country. For more information, visit claytonhomes.com.
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About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.
And this is only the beginning.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
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