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Redmond to give away 500 trees, aims for 40% canopy by 2050
Summary
The City of Redmond announced a free tree giveaway of 500 trees for residents and businesses in the 98052 ZIP code as part of a canopy goal of 40% by 2050; applications open July 12 and pickup is Sept. 27.
The City of Redmond said it will give away 500 trees to residents and businesses in the 98052 ZIP code to support its urban-forest goal of 40% canopy cover by 2050.
"For the first time ever, the city of Redmond is launching a free tree giveaway to help grow our urban forest and reach our goal of 40% tree canopy cover by 2050," Officer Zach Perkins said during the City News Now segment. He added, "We're giving away 500 trees to residents or businesses based within the 98052 zip code."
Perkins provided timing: the application opens July 12 and the giveaway will take place on Saturday, September 27 at the City Hall campus. The broadcast did not specify tree species, size, eligibility verification details beyond the ZIP code, or funding sources for the giveaway.
