July 9

Free trees available through Department of Neighborhoods

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This just in from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods: community members can get free trees for their neighborhood through the Tree Fund, a program of the department.

In a city where green things grow well, this is a great opportunity for neighborhoods, as well as for city residents who want to beautify their own yards — and who are responsible enough to take care of them.

Groups of neighbors from at least five households living on a street or block can request from 10 to 40 trees per project. In addition, every participating household can have a fruit tree for their own yard. Information on how to organize your neighborhood, the selections of trees, as well as the application form, can be found here. Deadline for applications is August 16.

Amongst the trees that you can choose from: Ginkgo (pictured), Galaxy Magnolia, Autumn Blaze Maple and Frontier Elm. There are 4 varieties of smaller trees to choose from, and two kinds of fruit trees (four-in-one apples and lapin cherries).

This is the 15th year that Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is providing free trees through the Neighborhood Matching Fund’s Tree Fund program, which has seen 20,000 trees planted by Seattle residents.

It’s an effort that comes from a significant decrease in Seattle’s tree cover, which was 40 percent in 1972 and is now 22 percent of its land area. Less trees means less ways to naturally manage storm water, reduce erosion, absorb climate-disrupting gases, improve public health and clean the air. The goal of the Tree Fund program is to increase the tree cover back to 30 percent, as well as build community and promote a clean and green environment for Seattle’s streets.

For questions or additional information, contact Judy Brown, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, at 206.684.0714.


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