we're gonna plant so many trees
Taking root: Local group holds 'Tree Party' giveaway
The South Strand will soon have thousands more trees to provide shade, improve air quality and improve soil quality, thanks to a local reforestation group called Trees for Tomorrow and an event it held Feb. 12.
The goal of Feb. 12 event, the fourth annual "Tree Party," was to give away 3,000 seedlings. The types of trees offered were magnolias, dogwoods, red buds and cedars. Organizers said they were pleased with the turnout at Moe's Original BBQ in Pawleys Island and the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet.
"We've had a beautiful turnout," said Linda Ketron, a member of the group giving away trees at Moe's. "People are so thrilled that they can come and do something proactively."
She said Trees for Tomorrow, which was founded by Rick Baumann of Murrells Inlet, is hoping people will replant trees that have been taken out by developers. Since its inception in 2012, the group has added more than 15,000 trees to the local landscape.
"When developers clear land and cut down natural, mature trees, it is like slaughtering an elephant herd," Ketron said. "There is no downside to planting trees because they improve the air, the water and the soil, and they provide shade."
Anne Jenkins, another member of the group, agreed.
"I think this is a real positive experience to provide these trees for the community," she said.
People who came to get trees on Feb. 12 said it was a great event. Many had arms full of seedlings and smiles on their faces.
Howard and Rosemarie Burguiere, who recently moved to the Litchfield community of Pawleys Island, said they were happy to get dogwood, red bud and magnolia trees for their yard.
"We are busy settling in and we had to clear a lot of brush from our yard," Rosemarie Burguiere said. "This is a perfect way to get native trees that will grow well here."
The Rev. Graham Schuyler, pastor of The Abby Church in Litchfield Country Club, snatched up three cedars.
"I think this event is awesome," he said. "I love getting trees for free."
Robin Henderson of Pawleys Island said she wanted to plant a magnolia in her yard.
"I am from California and I thought if I live here, I should have a magnolia," she said. "It is a Southern thing."
Jennifer Osborne, who is a science teacher at Forest Brooke Middle School, took one dogwood for each of her 16 Science Club students, as well as some magnolias, red buds and cedars. She was with her family, husband, Lane, and children, Sawyer, 11, and Lily, 9.
"I read about the tree giveaway and thought about our nature trail and garden at the school," Osborne said. "This is a wonderful thing they are doing, going above and beyond to teach the next generation about nature."
Anyone who would like to contribute funds toward the purchase of more trees can call Baumann at 843-457-8126.
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Fighting Louisville's heat island issues, one tree at a time
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- The job isn't easy, but it is important. It’s the planting of new trees throughout the metro. Right now, there’s more pavement than trees in most parts of Louisville. It’s a growing problem with big consequences. On Thursday, one group did their part to find a solution.
Trees Louisville’s Michael Hayman said, "What used to be one of the ugliest parking lots in the city is now essentially a small park, it’s a complete transformation."
Located in the heart of the Portland neighborhood, a green space is now on display. The 30 new trees may not look like much right now, but Hayman said they are one solution to a huge problem.
"We have been told we have the fastest growing heat island in the United States," Hayman said.
News of tree canopy issues is nothing new in Metro Louisville. The lack of trees causes storm water management issues and heat islands.
Hayman said the biggest problem spots are West Louisville, southwest Louisville and downtown.
"Downtown is a bunch of buildings and concrete, asphalt and all that and there’s not enough trees," Jake Ashley, with Denzil's Lawn and Landscape, said.
That’s why he decided to get involved and start volunteering the services of his family's company to finish a project that started more than three years ago.
"It was entirely asphalt. Really ugly, ugly broken up asphalt," Hayman said.
The plan started after Portland Presbyterian Church relocated to the property several years ago. The church worked with local organizations to rebuild the lot, leaving space for parking and a lot of space for trees.
Hayman said, "We have to attack it from multiple different directions and we need to attack it in the places that need trees worst. And this is one of the neighborhoods that needs trees the worst."
For now, the benefit is only visual. Hayman said, “I can see the difference.”
But 10 years down the road, he claims, these trees will be what saves the city.
The Mayor’s office and council are also working to combat the growing issue. Metro Councilman Bill Hollandar has proposed an ordinance that would require people who remove a tree within city limits to replace it with another one. That is up for discussion within the council now.
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The South Strand will soon have thousands more trees to provide shade, improve air quality and improve soil quality, thanks to a local reforestation group called Trees for Tomorrow and an event it held Feb. 12.
The goal of Feb. 12 event, the fourth annual "Tree Party," was to give away 3,000 seedlings. The types of trees offered were magnolias, dogwoods, red buds and cedars. Organizers said they were pleased with the turnout at Moe's Original BBQ in Pawleys Island and the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet.
"We've had a beautiful turnout," said Linda Ketron, a member of the group giving away trees at Moe's. "People are so thrilled that they can come and do something proactively."
She said Trees for Tomorrow, which was founded by Rick Baumann of Murrells Inlet, is hoping people will replant trees that have been taken out by developers. Since its inception in 2012, the group has added more than 15,000 trees to the local landscape.
"When developers clear land and cut down natural, mature trees, it is like slaughtering an elephant herd," Ketron said. "There is no downside to planting trees because they improve the air, the water and the soil, and they provide shade."
Anne Jenkins, another member of the group, agreed.
"I think this is a real positive experience to provide these trees for the community," she said.
People who came to get trees on Feb. 12 said it was a great event. Many had arms full of seedlings and smiles on their faces.
Howard and Rosemarie Burguiere, who recently moved to the Litchfield community of Pawleys Island, said they were happy to get dogwood, red bud and magnolia trees for their yard.
"We are busy settling in and we had to clear a lot of brush from our yard," Rosemarie Burguiere said. "This is a perfect way to get native trees that will grow well here."
The Rev. Graham Schuyler, pastor of The Abby Church in Litchfield Country Club, snatched up three cedars.
"I think this event is awesome," he said. "I love getting trees for free."
Robin Henderson of Pawleys Island said she wanted to plant a magnolia in her yard.
"I am from California and I thought if I live here, I should have a magnolia," she said. "It is a Southern thing."
Jennifer Osborne, who is a science teacher at Forest Brooke Middle School, took one dogwood for each of her 16 Science Club students, as well as some magnolias, red buds and cedars. She was with her family, husband, Lane, and children, Sawyer, 11, and Lily, 9.
"I read about the tree giveaway and thought about our nature trail and garden at the school," Osborne said. "This is a wonderful thing they are doing, going above and beyond to teach the next generation about nature."
Anyone who would like to contribute funds toward the purchase of more trees can call Baumann at 843-457-8126.
source is south strand news dare you to say that three times fast
Fighting Louisville's heat island issues, one tree at a time
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- The job isn't easy, but it is important. It’s the planting of new trees throughout the metro. Right now, there’s more pavement than trees in most parts of Louisville. It’s a growing problem with big consequences. On Thursday, one group did their part to find a solution.
Trees Louisville’s Michael Hayman said, "What used to be one of the ugliest parking lots in the city is now essentially a small park, it’s a complete transformation."
Located in the heart of the Portland neighborhood, a green space is now on display. The 30 new trees may not look like much right now, but Hayman said they are one solution to a huge problem.
"We have been told we have the fastest growing heat island in the United States," Hayman said.
News of tree canopy issues is nothing new in Metro Louisville. The lack of trees causes storm water management issues and heat islands.
Hayman said the biggest problem spots are West Louisville, southwest Louisville and downtown.
"Downtown is a bunch of buildings and concrete, asphalt and all that and there’s not enough trees," Jake Ashley, with Denzil's Lawn and Landscape, said.
That’s why he decided to get involved and start volunteering the services of his family's company to finish a project that started more than three years ago.
"It was entirely asphalt. Really ugly, ugly broken up asphalt," Hayman said.
The plan started after Portland Presbyterian Church relocated to the property several years ago. The church worked with local organizations to rebuild the lot, leaving space for parking and a lot of space for trees.
Hayman said, "We have to attack it from multiple different directions and we need to attack it in the places that need trees worst. And this is one of the neighborhoods that needs trees the worst."
For now, the benefit is only visual. Hayman said, “I can see the difference.”
But 10 years down the road, he claims, these trees will be what saves the city.
The Mayor’s office and council are also working to combat the growing issue. Metro Councilman Bill Hollandar has proposed an ordinance that would require people who remove a tree within city limits to replace it with another one. That is up for discussion within the council now.
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