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Bozeman forestry staff propose Arbor Day planting sites to restore canopy and improve water quality
Summary
Alex Nordquist, urban forestry division manager, recommended candidate sites for Arbor Day 2025 and described a restoration‑first planting approach to increase canopy, improve water quality and reduce urban heat.
Alex Nordquist, the city’s urban forestry division manager, presented three candidate sites and a plan for Arbor Day 2025 at the Jan. 23 Urban Parks and Forestry Board meeting, urging a planting effort focused on canopy restoration and water‑quality benefits.
Nordquist told the board Arbor Day (the last Friday in April) is an opportunity for a visible restoration push. “We’re not looking at cash in lieu funds for these efforts. We are looking for some quick fixes in some focused areas and I think it’s a bit restorative,” he said, and noted Arbor Day 2025 is April 25. Staff recommended Flanders Creek Park,…
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