Urban forest grant means more trees for Norwich city streets
NORWICH – Visitors to Norwich always comment on the city’s tree-lined streets, says Rebecca Hargrave of the Norwich Tree Committee. But in her opinion, there is always room for more.
Not only are there numerous environmental reasons for planting more trees within the city limits, Hargrave explained, but they are also visually appealing, can raise property values and add to the sense of community.
“We have such a great small town, and having a good urban forest can improve on that,” she said. “Trees make a community a better place to be.”
Now, thanks to a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Community Urban Forestry Program, Hargrave and her committee are getting their wish.
“We have funding to plant around 30 trees,” Hargrave reported. To determine where the trees will be planted, the committee has developed a tree planting request form for city residents. The forms can be picked up at City Hall, One City Plaza in Norwich.
While any resident can fill out an application, preference will be given to those who live along streets which have been acknowledged as “tree deprived.” They are: Guernsey, West Main, Henry, Gold, Plymouth, Park, Birdsall, Burr, Division, Hickock, Eaton, Hillview and Rexford. All others will be put into a lottery.
To qualify, properties must meet several requirements. According to the application, they must have a tree lawn without a current tree which is at least four feet wide by four feet long and at least 15 feet from any intersection and 10 feet from any hydrants, light poles and signs. The resident must also be willing to care for the tree once it is planted.
Members of the tree committee will visually inspect each site before applications are approved. In addition to Hargrave, the committee is comprised of Lora Lee Russo, Marilyn Kochersperger and Dan Wagner as well as community volunteer Tom Whitmore.
According to Hargrave, the types of trees which will be planted will vary. “We’re going to try to diversify,” she explained, and will avoid selecting trees which are already common on the city streets like maples, crab apples and ash. All will be well-suited for Norwich streets, she assured.
Some residents may have a choice of varieties, Hargrave added, but that will depend on both the timeline and what is available from the nursery.
Applications must be returned to City Hall by May 6 to be considered. Planting is scheduled to begin on May 15.
Planting of the trees will be a volunteer effort, Hargrave explained. Already the Norwich Rotary and employees from Frontier have agreed to donate their time on that day, but more are welcome.
“If people want to help plant, we’re happy to have them,” she said.
For more information on this program or to volunteer, call Rebecca Hargrave at (607) 334-5841, ext. 16.
Not only are there numerous environmental reasons for planting more trees within the city limits, Hargrave explained, but they are also visually appealing, can raise property values and add to the sense of community.
“We have such a great small town, and having a good urban forest can improve on that,” she said. “Trees make a community a better place to be.”
Now, thanks to a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Community Urban Forestry Program, Hargrave and her committee are getting their wish.
“We have funding to plant around 30 trees,” Hargrave reported. To determine where the trees will be planted, the committee has developed a tree planting request form for city residents. The forms can be picked up at City Hall, One City Plaza in Norwich.
While any resident can fill out an application, preference will be given to those who live along streets which have been acknowledged as “tree deprived.” They are: Guernsey, West Main, Henry, Gold, Plymouth, Park, Birdsall, Burr, Division, Hickock, Eaton, Hillview and Rexford. All others will be put into a lottery.
To qualify, properties must meet several requirements. According to the application, they must have a tree lawn without a current tree which is at least four feet wide by four feet long and at least 15 feet from any intersection and 10 feet from any hydrants, light poles and signs. The resident must also be willing to care for the tree once it is planted.
Members of the tree committee will visually inspect each site before applications are approved. In addition to Hargrave, the committee is comprised of Lora Lee Russo, Marilyn Kochersperger and Dan Wagner as well as community volunteer Tom Whitmore.
According to Hargrave, the types of trees which will be planted will vary. “We’re going to try to diversify,” she explained, and will avoid selecting trees which are already common on the city streets like maples, crab apples and ash. All will be well-suited for Norwich streets, she assured.
Some residents may have a choice of varieties, Hargrave added, but that will depend on both the timeline and what is available from the nursery.
Applications must be returned to City Hall by May 6 to be considered. Planting is scheduled to begin on May 15.
Planting of the trees will be a volunteer effort, Hargrave explained. Already the Norwich Rotary and employees from Frontier have agreed to donate their time on that day, but more are welcome.
“If people want to help plant, we’re happy to have them,” she said.
For more information on this program or to volunteer, call Rebecca Hargrave at (607) 334-5841, ext. 16.
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