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Sixth Annual Volunteer Tree Seedling Potting Event Yields More Than 1,100 New Trees For Future District Plantings
February 8, 2010
Gearing up for tree planting season, the Harris County Flood Control District recently held its Sixth Annual Volunteer Tree Seedling Potting Event at the District’s tree nursery in South Harris County. The event drew many participants, including students from Clear Brook High School’s Jr. ROTC Program. More than 1,100 new trees were potted, and those seedlings will grow throughout the summer at the District’s tree nursery, which currently houses about 8,000 trees.
Restocking the Inventory
New, potted seedlings will replenish the current stock at the District’s tree nursery, which grows roughly 12 different species, including Live Oak, White Oak, American Plum, Ironwood, Paw Paw, Mayhaw, Persimmon, and Button Bush. The tree nursery can accommodate more than 20,000 trees, if needed. New tree plantings begin every fall on project sites countywide. The typical planting season lasts from October through March.
Benefits From Large-scale Tree Plantings Are Numerous
On average, the District plants about 20,000 trees every year, making it the No. 2 tree-planting government agency in Harris County. In 2009, the District planted almost 40,000 trees, setting a new annual record. Although the number of trees the District plants annually 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
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