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Clayton Celebrates 5 Million Trees Planted With Arbor Day Foundation

September 8, 20251 min read

Partnership launched in 2022 has helped restore more than 12,000 acres of U.S. forestland

MARYVILLE, Tenn., September 9, 2025 – 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.