tagged with: trees
May 12, 2009
Helpers sought to water trees in Libby Hill Park
The Church Hill Planters and Friends of Libby Hill Park are lining up folks to help water the new trees planted this past February in Libby Hill Park:
We need help watering our newly planted trees as well as our “yearlings.” Please let me know if you can be part of a team and be responsible for watering trees in the park for one week — that means that you’re committing to watering just one time during that week. You don’t have to have a partner to sign up, just let me know the date you choose and we’ll try to fill the spot.
May 12, 2009
A new face and heart
The stunning burl on a sycamore on T Street (between 22nd & 23rd) has recently been made surreal with the addition of a painted face and heart.
May 9, 2009
Updated list has 11 trees coming down
The city’s Department of Public Works – Urban Forestry page list of trees to be removed has been updated and now includes 11 neighborhood trees that will be taken down within the next 30 days. (previously)
May 7, 2009
New trees on 30th Street
Sure to be stunningly beautiful next spring, the Department of Urban Forestry has lined the formerly barren 1500 block of 30th Street with more than 25 plum and cherry trees.
May 3, 2009
New trees need water
The south end of Fairmount has recently been blessed with 25 or so new street trees via the Urban Forestry Division, mostly along the 1000, 1100, and 1200 blocks of 21st and 22nd Streets. Anybody want to volunteer to help water these trees this summer?
April 13, 2009
Help Wanted to plant some trees
Need approx. 5 small trees planted on Church Hill property by Sat. pm 4/18. You’ll need a truck to pick up at Lowe’s on Broad Street. Respond by email with your rate — Also if you have a lawnmower, that would be most helpful. Location: 27th and Broad
April 6, 2009
City now posting list of trees to be removed
The city’s Public Works’ Urban Forestry Division has posted their April 2009 Tree Removal List of “dead and decaying trees that could be a safety hazard to the City’s citizens”. The list of over 100 trees does not include any in the East End. [via]
February 21, 2009
new trees and mulching at Libby Hill Park
The Church Hill Planters and the Friend of Libby Hill Park pulled together community volunteers to plant 24 new trees and mulch 40 existing trees in Libby Hill Park this morning. About 60 people turned out to help, including a solid contingent from the Richmond Tree Stewards.
February 5, 2009
Tree Steward program begins spring classes
Interested in learning about proper tree care? The Tree Steward Program 2009, a series of classes running through April, begins February 9 at 6:30PM at the Round House in Byrd Park.
February 3, 2009
tree planting and mulching at Libby Hill Park
Join the Church Hill Planters and the Friends of Libby Hill Park for another day of Tree Love on the Hill on Saturday, Feb 21st at 9AM.
January 2, 2009
spring Tree Steward classes to begin in February
Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Are you interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Richmond Tree Stewards training may be for you!
October 25, 2008
council proposes tree removal moratorium
The agenda for the next city council meeting (10/27) has an item of interest if you’re a fan of trees:
Ord. No. 2008-239 – To impose a moratorium on the removal of trees pursuant to the provisions of the City of Richmond Municipal Tree Policy ***, until such time as the City’s Administration makes a presentation to the City Council on the criteria used to determine when tree removal is necessary.
October 5, 2008
perhaps the Urban Forestry Division should consider a new name
North Richmond News has the skinny on a piece of legislation proposed by the Urban Forestry Division of the City of Richmond that is heading to the city’s planning commission on Monday, Oct.20, at 1:30PM. The ordinance states that:
- No tree shall be planted at least 25 feet from street intersections and at least 10 feet from alleys.
- No tree shall be planted closer than 10 feet to a utility pole.
September 27, 2008
tree steward classes start 10/7; Adopt-A-Tree deadline is 10/1
Richmond Tree Stewards classes will be offered again this fall. Classes begin Oct.7; find out more and sign up! In other tree-related news, the deadline to participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program for this year is Oct.1, with trees adopted this year to be planted late November through the end of February. Visit the city’s Urban Forrestry site to learn more or download the application (.doc) to get your block a nice tree!
August 27, 2008
scheduled for removal, not replacement
In the most recent edition of richmond.com’s Ask the Mayor, Mayor Wilder essentially explains that, short of the $50 Adopt-a-Tree program, the city does not have a plan for replacing the trees that it removes from our urban forest.
August 26, 2008
Adopt-A-Tree deadline is approaching
Get a great tree for $50! The deadline to participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program for this year is October 1, with trees adopted this year to be planted late November through the end of February. Visit the city’s Urban Forrestry site to learn more or download the application (.doc) to get started.
August 1, 2008
Tree Steward classes to be offered
Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Are you interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Richmond Tree Stewards training may be for you!