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District's Tree Planting Efforts Continue With Success
February 1, 2006
Tripling the number of trees it has planted in the past, the Harris County Flood Control District continues with the planting of approximately 21,000 trees on various project sites from October through March - the typical planting season.
A newly-completed stormwater detention basin known as the Hill at Sims Greenway, located near Scott Street and Orem Drive, has received the largest portion, approximately 10,000 trees.
The site of the Mason Creek Extension Project in Katy has received nearly 7,000 trees, and the newly-constructed Freshwater Tidal Marsh at Mason Park, near the mouth of Brays Bayou, is set to receive 600-700 trees. Workers also have planted approximately 1,500 trees at a White Oak Bayou stormwater detention basin near North Houston Rosslyn Road; 915 trees at a White Oak Bayou stormwater detention basin near Beltway 8; roughly 850 trees at an Armand Bayou stormwater detention basin near Red Bluff Road and Spencer Highway; and approximately 1,500 at a Sims Bayou stormwater detention basin near South Post Oak Road.
Benefits From Large-scale Tree Plantings Are Numerous
Although the numbers may seem large, trees provide a great number of benefits. Once a successful canopy of trees is established, the need for mowing decreases and consequently saves taxpayers money. Trees intercept rain and lessen the impact upon soil, thus reducing the amount of erosion that can occur. Less erosion on the banks of a stormwater detention basin or drainage channel means greater storage for storm water.
In addition to discouraging the spread of undesirable vegetation, trees improve air quality and aesthetics, and can even increase property values and energy conservation.
Last year, the District planted 7,200 trees, which is more than five times the amount it planted the year before, making the District one of the largest and fastest-growing tree-planting organizations in the area.
High Demand For Trees Puts The District in The Growing Business
Approximately 1.5 years ago, the District began its own temporary tree-growing nursery in south Harris County near Almeda-Genoa Road, prompted by a need greater than its suppliers could meet. Today, approximately 20,000 trees of 18 different species grow at the nursery - most of which will be used this planting season. Shumard Oaks sway in 15-gallon pots next to 5-gallon Bald Cypress trees and Southern Red Oak seedlings.
The District also receives trees from the Texas Forest Service and local suppliers.
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