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Redmond to give away 500 trees as part of push for 40% canopy by 2050
Summary
City announcements say volunteers and residents can pick up free trees this weekend as part of a tree-canopy expansion program aiming for 40% coverage by 2050.
Joe Nelson, a city staff member who said he works to expand Redmond’s tree canopy, announced the city will give away 500 trees to individuals and businesses that signed up for the program this weekend. "This weekend, we're giving away 500 trees to individuals and businesses that signed up for our first ever tree giveaway," Nelson said. The city framed the giveaway as "an innovative approach" to help reach a stated goal of 40% tree canopy coverage by 2050. The announcement did not specify tree species, pickup locations, or whether city crews would assist with planting. City staff did not state a budget or funding source for the giveaway during the recorded announcement. Residents interested in the giveaway were directed to the city's signup list; additional details were not specified in the recording.
