New Liberty Elm at Shady Beach
A new "Liberty Elm" grows in Shady Beach Park thanks to The Elm Research Institute, the Boy Scouts, Hoffman Nursery and our very own Dan Landau for arranging it. [jm]
Last Year's Tree Festival, May 3 2008, at Shady Beach
On Saturday May 3 from 11AM to 3PM, the second annual Norwalk Tree Festival was held at Shady Beach in Norwalk.
Despite a steady wind off the water and a temperature of 51F, at least 249 persons attended the event.
Tree moving, tree climbing, planting of a Liberty Elm Tree, plus many exhibits and demonstrations were the features of the day.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks were enjoyed by the crowd. [dl]
Despite a steady wind off the water and a temperature of 51F, at least 249 persons attended the event.
Tree moving, tree climbing, planting of a Liberty Elm Tree, plus many exhibits and demonstrations were the features of the day.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks were enjoyed by the crowd. [dl]
An Urban Tree Canopy
Measurements of urban tree canopy [UTC] is sometimes done within a certain geographic area, such as a city. Why you may ask, would one want to know about a city tree canopy?
Well, here are a few reasons:
An urban tree canopy is a vital city asset; enhancing quality of life, reducing the city’s carbon footprint, and serving as wildlife habitat. An increase in a UTC may be accomplished through a combination of natural regeneration, tree plantings, and maintenance of existing trees.
Here is an example of a city where it has been done.
http://www.vtfpr.org/urban/documents/UTC_Report_Burlington.pdf
Well, here are a few reasons:
An urban tree canopy is a vital city asset; enhancing quality of life, reducing the city’s carbon footprint, and serving as wildlife habitat. An increase in a UTC may be accomplished through a combination of natural regeneration, tree plantings, and maintenance of existing trees.
Here is an example of a city where it has been done.
http://www.vtfpr.org/urban/documents/UTC_Report_Burlington.pdf
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