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Friends of Trees has set a planting day in our neighborhood on Saturday, December 2nd. This is an opportunity for neighbors who have lost or cut their street trees to select a new variety for planting and help with the restoration of the tree canopy and beautification of our neighborhood. Here is what you need to know:
- Interested residents can register for your trees at https://friendsoftrees.org/get-a-tree/ by the cutoff date. Trees are $35 each. Creating an account with FoT does not obligate you to purchase a tree but you must create an account to get information and to get the process started.
- Check to see if you need a tree permit for removal or planting at https://www.cityofvancouver.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_works/page/47191/doineedatreepermit.pdf
- Removal of old trees and stumps is the resident’s responsibility. Here is a list of arborists that can help you: https://friendsoftrees.org/news-resources/arborist-partners.
- Friends of Trees will check out the location for the tree and help you pick an appropriate species, dig the hole, and plant the tree.
- Resident must WATER that tree for three years which is why watering bags are available. These can be filled weekly to ease watering requirements.
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- They will be here with your reserved tree and plant it on Saturday, December 2.
We hope this program offers you a minimum of work and expense to restore trees in our community. VFLNA and your neighbors appreciate your efforts to keep our neighborhood beautiful.