Springtime: Time to Order Street Trees

Chamber member, Fort Wayne Parks & Rec just let us know that as of April 1st, residents can apply for a street tree which the City would plant adjacent to their property, on the street right of way this fall.

The street tree program has been offered annually for more than 15 years. Trees will be offered at $35 on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, the City hopes to plant up to 700 trees through this program but may be limited by funding cutbacks. The $35 fee per tree may be waived for applicants whose incomes fall below certain limits.

Some interesting facts:
One tree alone can absorb more than 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, helping Fort Wayne achieve EPA air quality standards.

Trees absorb rainfall, helping reduce the release of sewage into the rivers in heavy rains.
Studies show how shade trees reduce energy consumption in summer by reducing air conditioning loads.

Download an application from http://www.fortwayneparks.org/ home page, or call 427-1140 to have an application mailed to you.