Trees provide many benefits. They clean our air and water, create shade, reduce stress, and make Shoreline more beautiful.
New this year:
This year, Communi-trees will offer residents free street trees to plant in the right-of-way adjacent to their property.
This year, Communi-trees will offer residents free street trees to plant in the right-of-way adjacent to their property.
Street trees are trees planted in the public right-of-way.
This is typically the space between a road and sidewalk, but can also extend past the sidewalk, or include space in easements and alleyways.
If you are interested in planting in the right-of-way, contact us at communitrees@shorelinewa.gov to see if your space is eligible.
When you participate in Communi-trees, you get:
If you are interested in planting in the right-of-way, contact us at communitrees@shorelinewa.gov to see if your space is eligible.
When you participate in Communi-trees, you get:
- Up to three free trees per property
- Help picking the right tree for your space
- Free planting supplies
- Training on tree planting and care
- Planting assistance for individuals with disabilities (subject to volunteer availability)
- Ongoing tree care reminders
Full details on eligibility, available trees, and more can be found at ShorelineWA.gov/Communitrees.
You can sign up for your free tree between July 15-August 31! It doesn’t matter when you sign up — just make sure it’s before August 31!
Questions? Contact us at communitrees@shorelinewa.gov or 206-801-2488.
Call 811 before you dig.
ReplyDeleteAs a good neighbor, do you check to see if the tree you choose will affect the home next door or behind? On the flip side - neighbor to my west cut down a beautiful red maple in their yard (too messy) and the difference in the temperature in the rooms on that side of my house in summer was dramatic (and unpleasant).
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