{"id":63771,"date":"2024-04-02T14:18:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T21:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=63771"},"modified":"2024-04-02T14:18:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T21:18:37","slug":"barger-spotlights-availability-of-free-parkway-trees-during-earth-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=63771","title":{"rendered":"Barger Spotlights Availability of Free Parkway Trees During Earth Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Now that Earth Month has arrived, Supervisor Kathryn Barger wants residents living in Los Angeles County\u2019s unincorporated communities to know they can obtain and plant a\u00a0parkway tree<\/a>\u00a0at no cost.<\/p>\n

Parkway trees are defined as trees planted adjacent to the edge of a roadway within the County\u2019s road easement and therefore in the public right-of-way. Tree planting services are coordinated by Los Angeles County\u2019s Department of Public Works, which has an Urban Forestry Unit that helps residents select and plant trees.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPlanting a parkway tree is a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day and bring even more beauty into a neighborhood,\u201d\u00a0Supervisor Kathryn Barger<\/strong>\u00a0stated. \u201cThe parkway tree program is a great way to help expand and renew the urban forest. I want to make sure residents in our unincorporated communities know that they can access parkway tree planting services at no cost. Everyone has a role to play in keeping our communities green and thriving.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0California Governor\u2019s Office of Planning and Research<\/a>, parkway trees play a vital role within the urban ecosystem, creating a cooler climate as well as contributing to cleaner air. They also help raise property values.<\/p>\n

\u201cParkway trees bring life and vitality to a community and have a critical role in supporting sustainability, resiliency, and quality of life for all in LA County,\u201d said\u00a0Los Angeles County<\/strong>\u00a0Public Works Director Mark Pestrella, P.E.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cIn addition to their environmental benefit, parkways trees improve our mental and physical health and can increase a property\u2019s value by enhancing its curb appeal.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Department of Public Works can help residents get a parkway tree planted along the streets in their neighborhood, offering a handy\u00a0Tree Services Locator\u00a0<\/a>that confirms eligible communities and equips residents with a menu of trees that are permitted and suitable for their neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Interested residents can dial (626) 300-2080 or visit the Department of Public Works\u2019\u00a0tree planting webpage<\/a>\u00a0to get the process started.<\/p>\n

A brochure of the program is available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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