Re-Leaf Fayetteville - Celebration of Trees

04/23/2009

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Saturday, April 25, 2009 the City of Fayetteville, the Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Department will be holding their annual Arbor Day Celebration.  This year’s event has the theme “Re-LEAF Fayetteville” as our community plants the next generation of trees to replace those lost in the January ice storm.  

The event will begin at 7:00 a.m. in front of the Town Center on the Fayetteville Square.  The Mayor will read a short Arbor Day proclamation and then will assist in distributing 900 trees.  Please bring proof of Fayetteville residency such as your City utility bill and your driver’s license to receive your 1 FREE one gallon containerized tree.  Only one tree per resident will be allowed. The species to choose from this year include; Shumard Oak, Northern Red Oak and October Glory Maple. 

The Tree and Landscape Committee and Parks and Recreation Department stress “Right Tree, Right Place.”  Trees can take many years to reach their mature height and spread.  It is important for a homeowner to take all surroundings into consideration when picking the location for their new tree.  Trees should never be planted directly under power lines or so close that at maturity the tree will be need heavy pruning or removal.   

The Celebration of Trees will commence at 7:00 a.m. April 25th after the Arbor Day Proclamation is read. If you have questions please contact Greg Howe, Urban Forester 479-444-3471.