City of Norwich to plant trees with paid assistance
The City of Norwich will plant more trees this fall with the help of Norwich Nursery, and there are only a few left for Norwich residents who have yet to claim one. (Photo by Zachary Meseck)
NORWICH – The City of Norwich is planning to plant another round of trees, but unlike last year’s planting efforts it will be partnering with Norwich Nursery to get the job done.
According to the Chairperson of the Norwich Tree Commission Rebecca Hargrave, the City of Norwich took part in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Community Urban Forestry Grant Program, and agreed to plant 60 trees between 2019 and 2020.
Hargrave said while numerous trees were planted last year thanks to the efforts of volunteers, this year due to the coronavirus Norwich Tree Commission members thought it would be better to enlist the aid of a local business, Norwich Nursery. Hargrave added that the trees are being planted on city residents’ properties with their consent.
She said overall, the City of Norwich received $13,015.25 through the forestry grant program, and that there are only a handful of trees that aren’t claimed.
“I believe there are only three or four spots open at this point,” said Hargrave. “If residents are interested in getting a tree planted on their property, then they should act quickly.”
“Anyone who reaches out now will have their name saved for the next cycle of planting if they don’t get one during this round of planting.”
She said that for anyone who has previously submitted a request, there is no need to resubmit, and the Tree Request Form can be found at https://forms.gle/uiv9WgkDTnbTXrkMA. She added that the coronavirus heavily impacted their initial plan to make the tree plantings community events, and that it's possible they may still plant one tree with the community with social distancing guidelines in place.
“It would have been really difficult to have volunteers plant more trees again this year because of the coronavirus and social distancing guidelines,” said Hargrave. “Our plan was to start planting more of these in the spring, but with the help of Norwich Nursery we’re hoping to get this round done in the fall.”
Hargrave added that for those who are able to get a tree, they should follow recommendations for tree care found at treesaregood.org, and that part of the agreement individuals sign when they get a tree is that they will take care of it.
"The trees will be planted in tree lawns, between the street and sidewalk, planting pits and city parks," said Hargrave. "Planting sites must meet some minimum requirements including at least four feet long by four feet wide and not within 10 feet of street signs or hydrants or 15 feet of an intersection."
“If you planted a tree this year, be sure to water it regularly.”
She said the extra-dry summer is stressing trees, and making sure your tree is hydrated before winter will help it survive the cold. She added that adding a two to four inch layer of mulch around the base of the tree will help retain soil moisture and insulate your tree’s roots.
According to the Chairperson of the Norwich Tree Commission Rebecca Hargrave, the City of Norwich took part in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Community Urban Forestry Grant Program, and agreed to plant 60 trees between 2019 and 2020.
Hargrave said while numerous trees were planted last year thanks to the efforts of volunteers, this year due to the coronavirus Norwich Tree Commission members thought it would be better to enlist the aid of a local business, Norwich Nursery. Hargrave added that the trees are being planted on city residents’ properties with their consent.
She said overall, the City of Norwich received $13,015.25 through the forestry grant program, and that there are only a handful of trees that aren’t claimed.
“I believe there are only three or four spots open at this point,” said Hargrave. “If residents are interested in getting a tree planted on their property, then they should act quickly.”
“Anyone who reaches out now will have their name saved for the next cycle of planting if they don’t get one during this round of planting.”
She said that for anyone who has previously submitted a request, there is no need to resubmit, and the Tree Request Form can be found at https://forms.gle/uiv9WgkDTnbTXrkMA. She added that the coronavirus heavily impacted their initial plan to make the tree plantings community events, and that it's possible they may still plant one tree with the community with social distancing guidelines in place.
“It would have been really difficult to have volunteers plant more trees again this year because of the coronavirus and social distancing guidelines,” said Hargrave. “Our plan was to start planting more of these in the spring, but with the help of Norwich Nursery we’re hoping to get this round done in the fall.”
Hargrave added that for those who are able to get a tree, they should follow recommendations for tree care found at treesaregood.org, and that part of the agreement individuals sign when they get a tree is that they will take care of it.
"The trees will be planted in tree lawns, between the street and sidewalk, planting pits and city parks," said Hargrave. "Planting sites must meet some minimum requirements including at least four feet long by four feet wide and not within 10 feet of street signs or hydrants or 15 feet of an intersection."
“If you planted a tree this year, be sure to water it regularly.”
She said the extra-dry summer is stressing trees, and making sure your tree is hydrated before winter will help it survive the cold. She added that adding a two to four inch layer of mulch around the base of the tree will help retain soil moisture and insulate your tree’s roots.
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