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Just in time for Earth Month, residents in Los Angeles County’s unincorporated communities can obtain and plant a parkway tree at no cost.
By News Desk
Parkway trees are defined as trees planted adjacent to the edge of a roadway within the County’s road easement and therefore in the public right-of-way.
Tree planting services are coordinated by Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Works, which has an Urban Forestry Unit that helps residents select and plant trees.
“Planting a parkway tree is a wonderful way to celebrate Earth Day and bring even more beauty into a neighborhood,” Supervisor Kathryn Barger stated. “The parkway tree program is a great way to help expand and renew the urban forest.”
“Parkway 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,” said Los Angeles County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella, P.E. “In addition to their environmental benefit, parkway trees improve our mental and physical health and can increase a property’s value by enhancing its curb appeal.”
The Department of Public Works can help a resident in an unincorporated community get a parkway tree planted along the street in their neighborhood. A handy Tree Services Locator confirms eligible communities and shows residents a menu of trees that are suitable for their neighborhood.
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