Toyota Indiana 'Plant' Builds a Forest

An idea to create a nature trail for sustainable growth near Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana has flourished to 160 acres of trees by the Princeton, IN facility.  With the help of a local landscape architect, 10,000 saplings of 17 native species were planted along a one mile loop.  The program took on new life five years ago, and planting began in earnest.  So far, more than 90,000 trees have been planted; the final goal: 125,000 by the end of 2014.

To get the trees in the ground fast, Toyota used mechanical equipment to plant most of the forest, but it also asked associates for help.  Team members and their families hand planted 1,000 trees in just a few hours.  Their handiwork has created new habitats for native animals.

For more information about Toyota’s environmental efforts, view the North American Environmental Report at:  www.toyota.com/about/environmentreport2013.