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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 3/29/2013
SUBJECT: Re-Leaf program encourages residents to plant affordable boulevard trees.
BY: Amy Norris, Public Information Coordinator

Re-Leaf program encourages residents to plant affordable boulevard trees.

The City of Duluth recognizes the value of urban trees and is committed to planting trees in order to expand our urban forest. Re-Leaf Duluth is our resident cost share street tree planting program that provides affordable boulevard trees to citizens. If you have a boulevard (strip of grass between the street and sidewalk), and it is at least four feet wide, you may qualify for this program. Trees cost $25 and will be planted by the City Forestry Crew. The City will also provide tree stakes and mulch, but ask that homeowners take responsibility for watering the tree during the first two years after planting. Watering each week during the first years after planting is critical to the survival of the tree. Trees ordered after June 1st will be planted in the fall. Visit www.duluthmn.gov/parks/re-leaf/ to place an order.

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