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Volunteer Tree Seedling Potting Event Yields Over 3,000 New Trees For Future District Plantings
February 16, 2007
Gearing up for tree planting season, the Harris County Flood Control District recently held its annual Volunteer Tree Seedling Potting Event at the District's tree nursery in South Harris County. The event drew more than 100 participants, including students from Chavez, Sharpstown and Worthing high schools, parents and school sponsors. More than 3,200 new trees were potted. The potted seedlings will grow at the District's tree nursery, which currently houses about 13,000 trees, throughout the summer before being planted in the fall on project sites countywide. On average, the District plants about 20,000 trees every year, making it the No. 2 tree-planting government agency in Harris County.
Restocking the Inventory
New, potted seedlings will replenish the current stock at the District's tree nursery, which grows roughly 12 different species including bald cypress, loblolly pine, shumard oak, river birch and cedar elm. The typical planting season lasts from October through March.
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 stormwater.
In addition to discouraging the spread of undesirable vegetation, trees improve air quality and aesthetics, and can even increase property values and energy conservation.
> Learn more about the District's tree planting program
> See more news about the District's tree planting efforts
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