2/1/2011
FARMINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry’s (DOF) Mountaineer Treeways program is giving away free trees. Applications are being accepted through March 18, 2011. All volunteer organizations and municipalities that plan to plant trees on public property in West Virginia are encouraged to apply. The application form is available for download at www.wvforestry.com.
“Mountaineer Treeways is a program that works to enhance and beautify public areas across West Virginia through tree plantings,” Bob Hannah, urban forestry coordinator, said. “I encourage civic organizations, municipalities, businesses, schools and other groups to participate.”
All trees must be planted on public property in West Virginia. Volunteers and paid employees of municipalities and other entities may conduct the plantings. Matching funds are not required; however, a status report must be submitted by Aug.12, 2011. DOF staff will be available for technical assistance, species selection and planting advice.
Trees for this program are sponsored by a donation from Toyota Motors Manufacturing. All trees will be distributed in early April.
To download the Mountaineer Treeways application, visit
www.wvforestry.com. For additional information, contact Andy Sheetz, partnership coordinator, at 304.766.2899 or Bob Hannah, urban forestry coordinator, at 304.825.6983.
Contact Information
Bob Hannah, Urban Forestry Coordinator
304.825.6983
Robert.L.Hannah@wv.gov