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Tree Steward Education Course This Fall 2008

What is the Fall River Street Tree Planting Program?

The Fall River Street Tree Planting Program is a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to provide a sustainable tree planting program for the citizens of Fall River and to educate the public on benefits of trees in the urban environment.  The Program provides free large caliper street trees to groups of citizens who apply for a grant and meet the criteria.

Accomplishments include the completion of a city-wide tree survey done with the help and expertise of the Department of Environmental Management - Urban Forestry Division.  A brochure identifying trees in Fall River parks was funded by an education grant from the USDA Forest Service and MA DEM.  Mass Releaf grants from the state have been awarded to the Tree Planting Program which allowed planting of trees on many city streets.

Applications are due the 1st of March for Spring planting and September 1st for fall planting.

City residents can qualify for a street tree grant by:

• Submitting an application

• Agreeing to be involved in the actual planting of tree (s)

• Agreeing to water and maintain the tree (s)

Street tree grant applications may be obtained at the:

• City of Fall River Park Dept. - 450 Middle Street

• Fall River Public Library

• Print or Download an application

Benefits of Trees

Trees provide many benefits to communities.  Trees provide privacy, enhance landscape, improve air quality, conserve water and provide food and protection for wildlife.  Most trees are planted to provide beauty and shade.

Trees require an investment

First an investment of money for the purchase of a tree, then an investment of follow-up care that includes watering, mulching and pruning.

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