"On this beautiful day (May 17), the crew from Blue Water Baltimore (BWB) arrived to deliver and plant the street trees that were requested by nine residents in the first round of a continuing program to restore and enhance the tree canopy in Rodgers Forge. Debra Lenik, Darin Crew (with hat), and Walker Cammack dug and shoveled, and planted the six trees for those who requested and paid $50 for that service. Three other residents received trees that they will plant themselves. The trees and gator bags were provided free by BWB through a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust which is funded primarily by a check off on income tax forms and sales of Chesapeake Bay license tags. Residents agreed to water the trees regularly, and report periodically to BWB on the condition of the trees.
Several residents have already expressed interest in receiving trees for
the Fall round of planting. Any owners interested in trees in the Fall
should email Larry Fogelson at fogie@mindspring.com. One of the
requirements to qualify for this program is that the trees must be planted
within the County rights-of-way in front of each house. Not every home in
Rodgers Forge has a right-of-way and; the Tree Rodgers Forge Committee has maps
that will help to determine eligibility. The Committee will be looking
into other programs that may provide discounts for trees for owners that wish to
obtain and plant on other parts of their properties.
Rodgers Forge is grateful to BWB for the support they provided in carrying
out this program."
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