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Bexley discusses tree-giveaway, Fair Avenue oak plan; commission names white oak 2025 landmark tree
Summary
Commission heard a range of tree-planting items including a proposal to tie tree giveaways to a Franklin County Soil & Water "community backyards" certificate, Fair Avenue's oak-focused arboretum work and selection of the white oak as the 2025 landmark tree.
At its Feb. 19 meeting the commission heard details about the city's Arbor Day and tree-giveaway planning and a proposal to align the giveaway with a Franklin County Soil & Water "Community Backyards" certificate. Grant Archer, urban-forestry staff, said the county program offers residents either an online course and quiz or an in-person workshop; participants receive a certificate that the city could use as part of its giveaway eligibility. "This program does provide a list of native trees that can be planted, so…
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