tagged with: trees
August 10, 2010
Tree Stewards 2010 classes begin in September
The first class of the next Richmond Tree Steward series starts September 7th. Registration can be taken at the door up to the second class.
July 27, 2010
Adopt-a-tree deadline is September 1
The city’s Adopt-a-Tree Program applications (PDF) has a new deadline of of September 1. From the Department of Urban Forestry website:
Residents may participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Parks & Recreation Foundation which will go toward planting a new tree or trees. Additionally, participants agree to water the tree for the first two years as outlined in the Tree Maintenance Agreement. Applications for the Adopt-A-Tree are due by [September 1]. Trees are planted late November through the end of February. For additional information please refer to Frequently Asked Questions and the Approved Tree Planting List.
July 16, 2010
Trees of the City
A fascinating look back: Trees of the City (1904) (PDF), a brochure by City Engineer W.E.Cutshaw detailing his thoughts on tree planting and listing specific trees planted over the past year.
July 12, 2010
Tree care tips for the hot, dry weather
Southside community blog Hills and Heights has a great post this morning on tree care during this recent weather:
Large trees are a defining factor in the character of the many neighborhoods and are the most valuable assets to our landscapes. Please help them survive. Most of us know that newly planted trees need regular watering. However, as the extreme heat drags on without any rain for weeks, the older and larger trees are starting to show signs of stress.
Read more to see what you can do to help keep our trees healthy.
June 14, 2010
Richmond Tree Stewards Fall 2010
Are you interested in learning more about proper tree care? The city of Richmond boasts one of the top urban forests in the country, and now you have the opportunity to learn more about the thriving trees in our community.
February 20, 2010
City Council takes up new zoning classifications, guidelines on public trees
The adenda for the Feb.22 City Council meeting (PDF) includes approval of a few new zoning classifications, the reappointment of Marilyn B. Olds to the RRHA Board of Commissioners, and the potentially controversial establishment of new procedures “for the maintenance and removal of trees on City- owned property”.
February 17, 2010
East End lags in street trees
A recent tree inventory finds that Richmond lags the nation and that the East End is behind the rest of the city in our stock of street trees:
The inventory, a sampling of Richmond’s estimated 84,000 trees in public rights of way, found that 56 percent of the spaces available were stocked with trees, lagging the national average of 60 percent and well below the ideal of 75 to 80 percent.
Sugar maples are most common, followed by willow oaks and crape myrtles, according to the partial inventory, conducted by Truetimber, a South Richmond tree service. Trees are most abundant along streets in the Fan District, the West End, North Side and portions of South Side, and least well-stocked in the East End and some parts of South Side annexed 40 years ago.
January 11, 2010
Sign up now for Richmond Tree Stewards 2010
Are you interested in learning more about proper tree care? The City of Richmond boasts one of the top urban forests in the country, and now you have the opportunity to learn more about the thriving trees in our community.
January 6, 2010
Trees to be removed in January
The Department of Public Works’ Urban Forestry Division’s list of trees to be removed in January 2010 shows 12 trees in the area that are to be taken down this month.
January 6, 2010
East End leaf collection set for Jan.19-29
The scheduled leaf collection picks up around here on January 19-29. Here is the full revised schedule (PDF). [via]
December 20, 2009
Trees to be removed in December
The Department of Public Works’ Urban Forestry Division’s list of trees to be removed in December 2009 shows 12 trees in the area that are/were to be taken down this month.
November 6, 2009
Richmond Tree Stewards 2010 begins in January
Interested in learning about proper tree care? The Tree Steward Program 2010, a series of classes running through April, begins February 9 at 6:30PM at the Round House in Byrd Park.
November 3, 2009
Sycamore
There is an amazing sycamore behind the dead-end where 24th Street doesn’t meet Franklin Street, down from Bellevue ES. Check out this panorama from Franklin Street.
September 22, 2009
Adopt-a-Tree application due by October 1
The city’s Adopt-a-Tree Program applications (PDF) are due by October 1. From the Department of Urban Forestry website:
Residents may participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Parks & Recreation Foundation which will go toward planting a new tree or trees. Additionally, participants agree to water the tree for the first two years as outlined in the Tree Maintenance Agreement. Applications are due by October 1. Trees are planted late November through the end of February.