The
Street Tree Program - initiated in 1998 - gained momentum
in 2000. The City planted 2,200 trees throughout the community,
exceeding the ambitious millennium goal set by the Commission.The
City commemorated the planting of the 2,000th tree in July
of 2000 with a ceremony in the Southeast Neighborhood's Hyde
Park Street. In 2008 a Tree Inventory was completed for the
City of Sarasota. Over 100,000 trees are planted in City Right
of Way.
Recognizing
the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy green
environment, the Commission committed $1.5 million in the
next 10 years to the program.
Click the Button to View and Print the Green Canopy Partnership
pledge sheet .
Click the button to View and Print the Green Canopy Partnership
brochure
The
City of Sarasota's Public Works Department makes decisions
regarding which type of tree to plant depending on soil, lighting
and location among other factors. Although the City respects
citizen input in the process the ultimate decision regarding
tree selection will be left to the expertise of the Public
Works Department.
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address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic
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