Fwd: FW: FREE STREET TREES

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Hello Everyone-

Well we had fun on 47th Street on Saturday-a beautiful day(albeit a bit 
chilly), over 150 volunteers and 48 trees planted by noon.  Thanks to anyone 
who turned out- I was abit strectched handling a emergent call for more dirt 
in a few tree pits so I may not have seen you.

I am forwarding on the information about the availibility of trees from 
Fairmount Park.  Please read the guidelines carefully and note the 
deadline--April 15th.  If you have questions I'll do my best to answer them 
or get information to you.

Angie Coghlan

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FYI

-----Original Message-----
From: Mindy Maslin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 11:20 AM
To: Marcy Hetelson; Allison Weiss; Amanda Benner; Amy Kimball; Barbara
Epstein; Carla Puppin; Charley Philips; Cynthia Kishinchad; Dan Hoffman;
David Braun; David Butler; Ed Hotham; Elizabeth Rice; Esaul Sanchez;
Forest Aegiano; Gary Spahn; Jane Glenn; Janet Bernstein; Janet Finegar;
Jay Sand; jeff goldman; Jill Schneider; Jim Kates; Joe Revlock; Johannah
Fine; larry S.; Laura Moorhead; Margaret. E. Emerson; Marie Holman;
Marsha Canfield; Michelle Robinson; Mike Freedman; Mike Hardy; Mona
Gold; Outreach; Pat Urevick; Peter Vereccia; Randi Glatzer; Rose Marie
Pasicznyk; Siobhan Gephart; Unknown; Virginia Trosino; Wylie Garcia; Zoa
Schisler
Cc: Chris Palmer
Subject: FREE STREET TREES
Importance: High


Dear Tree Tenders Leader,
The Fairmount Park Commission (FPC) has offered Tree Tenders, City Wide, an
amazing gift! Fairmount Park plants a certain number of street trees
throughout the city every year, this fall they are offering 150 to Tree
Tenders Groups! This will include the tree, the cutting of the pit and the
planting of the tree!
Here are the details:
    1. The sites have to be identified, and FPC "Street Tree Planting
Authorization Forms" sent to me by April 15th. No extensions!
    2. The sites then must be approved by your FPC
arborist (so please follow the below guidelines when identifying sites).
    3. Priority will be given to blocks that request multiple trees (this is
far more cost efficient than planting one tree per block).
    4. A FPC "Street Tree Planting Authorization Form" must be filled out for
EACH tree you are requesting.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FORMS MUST BE IN MY HANDS BY APRIL 15TH. The trees will
be split fairly between interested groups.  Please call if you have any
questions about how to proceed.
BEST OF LUCK,  MINDY 988-88444

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FAIRMOUNT  PARK COMMISSION TREE PLANTING SITE SPECS.

* Not in front of steps, doorways or alleyways
* 15' from light poles, utility poles and fire hydrants
* 20' from street signs and stop signs
* 15'-30' from  other trees ( depending on mature size  and form)
* 30' from street corners
* 5' from driveways
* 5' from manhole covers, storm drains and main utility  lines
* Edge of tree pit 5' from steps, stoops or walls to allow 5' of
unobstructed sidewalk (unless area is covered with tree grate or paving)
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STREET TREE PLANTING- AUTHORIZATION  FORM

Date________________

Name _____________________________________________

Address _______________________________________Zip______

FPC District____________

Proposed tree planting site (please describe or draw where, on your
sidewalk, you would like the tree to go):




I would like the Fairmount Park Commission (FPC) to plant a street tree in
front of my property. I agree to the following:

1. An arborist from the FPC must  inspect my street and determine whether it
is an appropriate and safe  location  for a tree to be planted.  The
inspector will determine what species of tree  is best suited for my
location.

2. My sidewalk may have to be cut to allow the planting of the tree.

3. I will share in the responsibility  to care for the tree. This includes
watering the tree (15 gallons of water/week for the first two years),
avoiding damage to the tree by car or other machinery and notifying  the FPC
if danger signals such as leaves withering or turning brown  are detected.
The FPC will provide advice on the care of the tree.

4. Your new tree will be guaranteed for one year. However, it is important
that you water the tree  in order to improve its chances for survival.

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   STREET TREE PLANTING- AUTHORIZATION FORM
 (must be filled out and signed by the homeowner)

PROPERTY OWNER NAME (PRINT) ____________________________

SIGNATURE OF HOMEOWNER _________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________________________

CITY ___________________ STATE_________ZIP ___________

TELEPHONE NUMBER_____________________ DATE____________

 If you signed for a tree to be planted  and the contractor cuts your
pavement, you will bear the liability of sidewalk repair if you cancel
installation of the tree.

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