Canadian Inquirer
The City of Richmond is encouraging residents to plant trees on their property by offering 500 trees at a reduced sale price this November. For $10, residents can purchase and plant a tree, which will increase Richmond’s urban forest and tree canopy coverage. Order online between Tuesday, October 25 and Friday, November 18, and pick-up Saturday, November 19.
“Planting a tree gives back to the community for generations to come and this is why we are excited for our residents to chip in on making our City greener,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “The City is continually planting new trees to increase Richmond’s overall urban forest canopy. Residents can take part as an active partner in the City’s direction to grow the urban forest. Planting a tree on your property offers several benefits including boosting one’s mental health, improving air and water quality, providing shade, providing habitat for birds and insects and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.”
Overall, 500 trees will be offered to residents, 100 each of the following five species (chosen based on their suitable for our urban environment). …