DENNISVILLE – Dennis Township Environmental Commission (DTEC), partnering with the township’s Old School House Museum will be distributing free tree seedlings to Dennis Township residents during regular hours at the museum April 18. Members of the commission will distribute assorted trees to those interested on a first come first served basis between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The seedlings are being provided by NJ DEP as part of its ongoing post Hurricane Sandy tree recovery program. The goal of the program is to plant 500,000 new trees across the state.
The seedlings, one to four feet high, are being distributed free to the public along with information about their care and planting. The seedlings should be planted no more than 2-3 days after being picked up.
No appointment is necessary for residents interested in participating.
With its distribution of tree seedlings, Dennis Township Environmental Commission is giving the community a unique opportunity for hands-on nature learning. In addition, trees improve their local environment and help wildlife by providing food, cover, and places for wildlife to thrive. “Planting a single tree can clean the air and water, provide food for wildlife and humans and serve as shelter. It can serve as a microcosm of a sustainable environment and teach kids a lot about the world they live in,” according to commission chairman Robert Penrose.
• Trees improve air quality, absorbing pollutants and filtering contaminants from the air.
• Trees improve water quality, reduce flooding and erosion and slow evaporation through stabilizing stream beds and filtering water through leaves.
• Trees help reduce energy costs for schools and homes by providing shade in the summer – reducing air conditioning costs – and acting as wind breaks in the winter.
• Trees improve health by providing a calm and relaxing environment and help add to an overall sense of well-being. Hospital studies indicate that patients who have window views of trees and green spaces are calmer and more relaxed, and many heal faster.
• Tree planting projects are a visible sign of a commitment to improving green space and community aesthetics.
The Dennis Township Environmental Commission, DTEC, represents the public and its long-term interests as local environmental advocates. Commission Members work towards these goals by:
● advising the township council and the planning and zoning boards about environmental impacts of proposals for development; ● advocating for openspace preservation;
● keeping residents informed on environmental matters and ways to help protect the environment;
● promoting environmental education;
● working with neighboring commissions and other organizations to meet these goals
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