FALL RIVER STREET TREE PLANTING PROGRAM INC Information

The Fall River Street Tree Planting Program is a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to provide a sustainable tree planting program for the citizens of Fall River and to educate the public on benefits of trees in the urban environment. The Program provides free large caliper street trees to groups of citizens who apply for a grant and meet the criteria. Accomplishments include the completion of a city-wide tree survey done with the help and expertise of the Department of Environmental Management - Urban Forestry Division. A brochure identifying trees in Fall River parks was funded by an education grant from the USDA Forest Service and MA DEM. Mass Releaf grants from the state have been awarded to the Tree Planting Program which allowed planting of trees on many city streets. Applications are due the 1st of March for Spring planting and September 1st for fall planting. City residents can qualify for a street tree grant by: Submitting an application Agreeing to be involved in the actual planting of tree (s) Agreeing to water and maintain the tree (s) Street tree grant applications may be obtained at the: City of Fall River Park Dept. - 450 Middle Street Fall River Public Library