Leesburg commission readies 'Treesburg' giveaways, planting inventory and fall events

Leesburg’s Tree Commission on Oct. 21 finalized much of the logistics for its fall tree giveaway and related outreach programs, including delivery and staging, volunteer assignments, species lists and a short public survey.

Town staff (Melissa) told commissioners the town purchased roughly 135 trees for the fall giveaway and that, counting other sources and donations, the commission expected about 165 total trees available across events this season. Staff said some of the trees ordered are in quantities of 20 or 30 depending on species (examples: sweetbay magnolia 30; witch hazel 20; redbud 30). The commission also discussed an in-person planting demonstration and how to stage a single demonstration hole to illustrate proper planting techniques.

Logistics and marketing details

Staff and commissioners agreed parks staff would receive the delivery (parks office/barn) the morning before the giveaway, offload to a trailer and move trees to the event site the next morning. The commission will set up a canopy…