Here in Southeast Texas we have enjoyed a year that thankfully has been nice and wet, a welcome change from the devastating 2011 drought last year. It is easy to spot , nevertheless, all the casualties of the drought, dead trees that are still standing and wanting removal. So many trees died, sad to say, that despite continuing efforts, not all dead trees have yet been safely cut down and removed.
Property owner associations and townships have been diligently working on the issue, and ultimately those dead oaks and pines will be gone. Already there are gaping holes in our forests along the roads, highways, parks and greenbelts. Areas where dead trees have been removed. Areas begging for the replacement of that which was lost. But who is accountable for that? Do we let nature take its course without intervention or is there a responsible way we will be able to get involved?
Well organized townships and neighborhoods in your area might have well planned reforestation programs and initiatives already in place. As an example, The Woodlands, Texas has given publicity release statements letting the people of this master-planned community know the quantity of trees that have already been planted, including the range of trees being planted, from the tall Loblolly and Longleaf pines, several types of oaks, and down to the deciduous Yaupon evergreen and favored crepe myrtle trees. The Woodlands keeps it all under tight control, and residents who want to request reforestation in their in their specific subdivision are requested to call The Woodlands Parks & Recreation division to get it done. Not all planned communities, however, are so structured.
Do you see an area in your neighborhood suffering from lost trees, and as a consequence, has lost plenty of the leafy-green beauty it once had? Try contacting your neighborhood's home owners' association. Request that your neighborhood association devise and promote a tree planting project. Encourage the involvement of the residents - let it be a community effort of local reforestation of the parks and/or greenbelts. Schedule a Saturday to be a tree planting day and make it a neighborhood-wide fun event, complete with picnic. Approach your county's extension office for trees that the county can provie for your project. The extension office can also instruct you and provide sound advice on the soil of your area and the very best trees to plant, guaranteeing they prosper in existing conditions and will be disease-hardy.
Sustainable forestry isn't just an idea for agricultural majors to ponder, sustainable forestry is an concept of land stewardship. When we all together practice the ethic of reforestation in our lives â€" whether the motivation is a post-drought scenario, the aftermath of a wildfire, or any number of reasons why we would find our community lacking trees â€" it makes our world much greener and more beautiful when we all spend some time to plant a tree.
Property owner associations and townships have been diligently working on the issue, and ultimately those dead oaks and pines will be gone. Already there are gaping holes in our forests along the roads, highways, parks and greenbelts. Areas where dead trees have been removed. Areas begging for the replacement of that which was lost. But who is accountable for that? Do we let nature take its course without intervention or is there a responsible way we will be able to get involved?
Well organized townships and neighborhoods in your area might have well planned reforestation programs and initiatives already in place. As an example, The Woodlands, Texas has given publicity release statements letting the people of this master-planned community know the quantity of trees that have already been planted, including the range of trees being planted, from the tall Loblolly and Longleaf pines, several types of oaks, and down to the deciduous Yaupon evergreen and favored crepe myrtle trees. The Woodlands keeps it all under tight control, and residents who want to request reforestation in their in their specific subdivision are requested to call The Woodlands Parks & Recreation division to get it done. Not all planned communities, however, are so structured.
Do you see an area in your neighborhood suffering from lost trees, and as a consequence, has lost plenty of the leafy-green beauty it once had? Try contacting your neighborhood's home owners' association. Request that your neighborhood association devise and promote a tree planting project. Encourage the involvement of the residents - let it be a community effort of local reforestation of the parks and/or greenbelts. Schedule a Saturday to be a tree planting day and make it a neighborhood-wide fun event, complete with picnic. Approach your county's extension office for trees that the county can provie for your project. The extension office can also instruct you and provide sound advice on the soil of your area and the very best trees to plant, guaranteeing they prosper in existing conditions and will be disease-hardy.
Sustainable forestry isn't just an idea for agricultural majors to ponder, sustainable forestry is an concept of land stewardship. When we all together practice the ethic of reforestation in our lives â€" whether the motivation is a post-drought scenario, the aftermath of a wildfire, or any number of reasons why we would find our community lacking trees â€" it makes our world much greener and more beautiful when we all spend some time to plant a tree.
About the Author:
Dayan Ungefug represents Southeast Texas Trees LLC, sharing information and presenting ideas for a leafier, greener environment. This article promotes neighborhood reforestation programs by organizing a neighborhood tree planting day.
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