Tree Plantings Fall 2020

 

 

Dear Residents:

 

The Department of Public Works would like to see 1000 trees planted within the Town over the next ten years or less. The department is currently working Dr. Tolbert Feather regarding Fall 2020 private and street tree plantings. Dr. Feather is a well-known expert arborist, and he has substantial experience working with towns in Maryland.

 

Due to the pandemic, the private tree planting program was put on hold. This Fall 2020 planting will address backorders of private tree planting requests. Approximately 74 private trees will be planted. Additionally, 40 street trees are identified for planting in this Fall 2020 planting. Currently, the tree plantings are scheduled to start the week of November 9, 2020.

 

Street tree plantings will occur in the Town’s public right-of-way and a blue flag will be posted at the planting area. Most of the tree plantings will occur in the tree box between the curb and the sidewalk, or within ten (10) feet of the curb when no sidewalk is present. The trees will be selected based upon planting the right tree in the right place.

 

Please note that there are more tree planting spots (approximately 50) than trees for this Fall 2020 street tree planting (40), since utility conflicts may arise during planting. The department does anticipate to plant in the extra spots in the future, as well as develop additional tree planting spots across Town.

 

Please contact Public Works at (301) 773-2666 with any questions you may have on this matter.