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Forestry Services’ fall calliper tree planting program began on October 1, and will run until mid to late November, weather permitting. This includes tree planting in parks, at City facilities, and along streets through Forestry Services’ lifecycle tree planting programs, as well as some projects for the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program. (Please note that the list of locations does not include trees planted by other City Services, through developments, city infrastructure construction projects, or by applicants as a condition of tree removal permits.)
In this round of planting, approximately 178 trees are being planted through the Trees in Trust, Trees in Parks program, and Right of Way Replacement. There are also another 175 trees being planted by the Eco West Enders at CARDELREC on October 18 as a community tree planting project. Volunteers will be planting 175 trees and everyone is invited to join in the fun. This is a great way for students to “grow” some volunteer hours. The City will provide all necessary equipment for planting, including shovels and mulch. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the weather (as it will go ahead rain or shine) and bring gloves if needed. For further information, please contact, kirri.lean@gmail.com.
Public locations include:
- Cavesson Stormwater Management Pond (7 trees)
- Joe Lewis Park (2 trees)
- Trustee M Curry Park (5 trees)
- Crossing Bridge Park (10 trees)
- Susanna Kemp Park (5 trees)
- Putney Woodland Park (1 tree)
- Rouncey Park (2 trees)
- Rubicon Park (19 trees)
- Pioneer Plains Park (3 trees)
- St. Stephen School (trees in schools grant, 7 trees)
Species to be planted through the Trees in Trust program include:
- Freeman’s Maple
- Serviceberry
- Katsura
- Kentucky Coffeetree
- Maackia amurensis
- Lollipop Tree
- Ginkgo biloba
- Ironwood
- Hackberry
- Shagbark Hickory
- Bur Oak
- Honey locust
- Malus pink
- Callery pear
- Japanese lilac
- Nannyberry
- Various Other species could include Northern red oak, Oakleaf mountain ash
Where a tree planting is scheduled on City property adjacent to a residence, individual notifications will be provided to the resident in advance of planting. Residents should also expect to see utility locate flags and paint on the ground before planting.
To learn more about the City’s tree planting program and how to request a tree for your property, click here or call 3-1-1