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Prospect forestation board selects trees for ArborFest and canopy program, plans fall events
Summary
The Prospect Forestation Board agreed on a shortlist of species for this fall's ArborFest tree sale and the city canopy program, discussed ordering quantities and outreach, and weighed event scheduling with the library book sale and Kids Fest.
The Prospect Forestation Board on Aug. 14 finalized a recommended list of species for its ArborFest tree sale and discussed details for the city's canopy program and event scheduling.
Board members agreed to target roughly 50 trees for the ArborFest sale (about 10 of five selected varieties) and to continue the Canopy program that offers larger, professionally planted trees to residents. Andrea, a Forestation Board member, said, "I think maybe looking at, you know, 50 trees this year and, you know, maybe we pick 5 different trees and offer 10 of each." The board asked staff to place the nursery order as soon as availability is confirmed.
The board's preferred ArborFest selections, subject to nursery availability,…
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