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Barger Spotlights Availability of Free Parkway Trees During Earth Month

 

Now that Earth Month has arrived, Supervisor Kathryn Barger wants residents living in Los Angeles County’s unincorporated communities to know they can obtain and plant a parkway tree at no cost. 

Parkway trees are trees planted adjacent to the edge of a roadway within the county’s road easement and therefore in the public right-of-way. Tree planting services are coordinated by Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Works, which has an urban forestry unit that helps residents select and plant trees.

Parkway trees play a vital role within the urban ecosystem, creating a cooler climate, contributing to cleaner air and they help raise property values.

The Department of Public Works can help residents get a parkway tree planted along the streets in their neighborhood, offering a handy Tree Services Locator that confirms eligible communities and equips residents with a menu of trees that are permitted and suitable for their neighborhood. 

Interested residents can dial 626-300-2080 or visit the Department of Public Works’ tree planting webpage to get the process started.

Details: A brochure of the program is available here.

 

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