The city has launched the new program Citizen Forester, a course that teaches people how to protect the trees in their neighborhoods. The program will educate people on the process for planting trees in the city and caring for them. You also can get some good information on tree identification and what grows best where.
In an Advocate Radio podcast not long ago, we sat down with Sandy Greyson, former city councilwoman (and Advocate columnist), and Robert Curry, chairman of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee, talking about the flaws in the city’s tree ordinance and what the future might hold for more green space. Listen here, in case you missed it.
You may think that one person planting a bunch of trees might not matter in the big scheme of things, you might be wrong. In our August Preston Hollow issue, which will be up on the site shortly, I talked with resident, John Stack, who is responsible for planting hundreds of trees at high-traffic intersections from LBJ to Northwest Highway and even beyond our neighborhood. It just takes commitment (and lots of water). Look for the article on stands or in the Preston Hollow portal of our website.
The deadline to register for Citizen Forester is July 30. Send an email to citizenforester@tx.rr.com.
