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"We
don't inherit this land from our parents, we borrow it from our children."
- Anonymous
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 Fenton
Lions |
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Neighborhood
Tree Planting
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organize a neighborhood tree planting? • For every 4 urban trees removed, only 1 is being replanted. • Trees cool and clean the air, mute city noises, store carbon dioxide, moderate harsh urban conditions, provide habitat for wildlife and display nature's beauty year-round. • Participants learn how to choose, plant and maintain trees. • Young people can help improve their community, with lasting results. |
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would you have to do? Organize a group or find an exisiting organization (block club, service organization, scout troop, etc.) who would like to be involved and could: • Help with the actual planting by providing two adult volunteers per tree on planting day. • Contribute 50% of the cost. • Provide the name of the city representative responsible for trees. • Be willing to sign a three year maintenance agreement. • Select a potential site and complete and mail the application. Applications must be received by April 1 to be considered for spring plantings, September 15 for fall plantings. |
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will Global ReLeaf of Michigan do? • Meet with your organization to discuss the planting project. • Review the site and help you select the type of trees to be planted. • Arrange for the purchase and delivery of trees. (Trees are guaranteed disease free, but we do not guarantee their survival.) • Provide up to 50% of the funding. • Provide volunteer training and technical assistance in organizing your planting event on planting day. • Provide membership to Global ReLeaf. |
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Last
updated August 15, 2001
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