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Board weighs tree-giveaway options for Arbor Day; considers schools, species mix and KCD partnerships
Summary
The board discussed ordering DNR seedlings in bulk for an Arbor Day giveaway, debated spring versus fall distribution, possible school partnerships, species selection and KCD collaboration, and agreed to finalize plans at the December meeting.
The Lake Forest Park Tree Board discussed options for a tree-seedling giveaway to mark Arbor Day and for broader outreach. Staff reported availability and logistics from the Washington Department of Natural Resources: seedlings are typically sold in boxes of about 120 plugs per species, and the board was shown a list of species currently available.
Board members and residents discussed trade-offs between large conifers (for long-term canopy) and smaller, more homeowner-friendly species. One participant urged selecting species that match yard space and homeowner capacity to…
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