[va-richmond-general] Dear Bird Lovers and Tree Huggers!
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- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:34:59 +0000
Why are so many of our urban and landscaping trees dying prematurely? The Friends of Bryan Park in conjunction with Joel Koci, a certified arborist who holds a Masters in Ornamental Horticulture from Virginia Tech, and the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities present an educational event which will teach the updated and correct way to plant a tree. Current nursery practices mean that planting the root ball or container even with ground level is often leading to weak, short lived specimens not only in Richmond , but throughout the U.S. and Europe . This problem has been described as “an underground epidemic.”
Using a group of trees in the park as examples, Joel and volunteers will dissect the root systems of specimens which were installed the way we are typically taught. Participants will then observe methods used to work to save these trees.
November 1 (with a rain date of November 8) starting at 8:30 and continuing well into the afternoon, you have a free opportunity to stop by and learn how to identify, avoid and possibly rectify problems with your own trees and those in your neighborhood, planned community or business park.
This educational event meets at the Bryan Park entrance near the Gatekeeper’s House. Everyone is welcome to this free event.
Right now, the metro area is losing trees because of incorrect planting. Many specimens are being cut down and not replaced, leading to public outcry. But what if we could stop those trees from dying in the first place? What if we can learn how to plant trees so that they will thrive for generations? This is an important opportunity to learn how from one of the best, local arborist Joel Koci.
Please contact us at reBryanPark@xxxxxxx if you would like to work beside Joel Koci as a volunteer. Joel loves to teach and has dedicated his life to the care of trees. To work beside him is an exceptional opportunity. You may also call Sally Chamberlin at (804) 262-8861.
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Why are so many of our urban and landscaping trees dying prematurely? The Friends of Bryan Park in conjunction with Joel Koci, a certified arborist who holds a Masters in Ornamental Horticulture from Virginia Tech, and the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities present an educational event which will teach the updated and correct way to plant a tree. Current nursery practices mean that planting the root ball or container even with ground level is often leading to weak, short lived specimens not only in
Using a group of trees in the park as examples, Joel and volunteers will dissect the root systems of specimens which were installed the way we are typically taught. Participants will then observe methods used to work to save these trees.
November 1 (with a rain date of November 8) starting at 8:30 and continuing well into the afternoon, you have a free opportunity to stop by and learn how to identify, avoid and possibly rectify problems with your own trees and those in your neighborhood, planned community or business park.
This educational event meets at the Bryan Park entrance near the Gatekeeper’s House. Everyone is welcome to this free event.
Right now, the metro area is losing trees because of incorrect planting. Many specimens are being cut down and not replaced, leading to public outcry. But what if we could stop those trees from dying in the first place? What if we can learn how to plant trees so that they will thrive for generations? This is an important opportunity to learn how from one of the best, local arborist Joel Koci.
Please contact us at reBryanPark@xxxxxxx if you would like to work beside Joel Koci as a volunteer. Joel loves to teach and has dedicated his life to the care of trees. To work beside him is an exceptional opportunity. You may also call Sally Chamberlin at (804) 262-8861.