Chadwick writes in…
Tree Canopy Goal? There’s a Festival for that!
Ever since the new tree ordinance was proposed, I have been talking with my friends in the design and horticulture community about the issue. Many understood why Mayor Baskett took the tough step of proposing a new ordinance; however, they were pained that a few individuals had created a situation where the community as a whole could face punitive measures for an environment they did not help to create.
At the commission meeting on the 21st, Commissioner Drake’s comment about trusting the citizens of Decatur and the commission’s discussion about an incentive based solution to the problem really resonated with my peers. Just like The Brick Store is with beer, or Farm Burger is with hamburgers, or The Kimball House is with oysters, etc. etc. – we have talented people in our community that are at the pinnacle of horticulture, and want to share that with their fellow citizens. It is in this spirit that we have marshaled our talents and resources to launch this initiative.
However, it is up to the community to make this a success. Our goal is to plant 366 trees, which is 10% of the commission’s goal for the city to reach by 2039. If we are able to get close to this goal in 2.5 months what the city proposes should take 2.5 years, we hope that it may shift the landscape in the deliberations about the best way forward. And we hope to plant a lot of awesome trees at great value to the community and have fun in the process!
TO DO THIS WE NEED HELP! We need volunteers with backs, volunteers with trucks, people to volunteer to work booths, people in the horticulture community that can offer consultations, and sponsors – my email is listed in the flyer attached.
