COURT HOUSE – Free tree seedlings will be available to residents March 30, as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
According to a release, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30 residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings at the Middle Township Public Works Garage parking lot, 400 W Mechanic St., Court House.
Seedlings will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Instructions will also be included on how to store, care for and plant them.
The guides help residents choose the right place on their property to plant a tree, while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size. Residents should plant the seedlings within two days after pick-up in order to prevent the roots from drying out.
The goal of the Tree Recovery Campaign is to distribute tree seedlings to New Jersey residents over the course of six years. It is a joint effort between Middle Township, New Jersey, Forest Service, New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, Sustainable Jersey, Arbor Day Foundation, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Canon and FedEx.
When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.
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