1/28/2010
FARMINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry’s (DOF) Mountaineer Treeways program will accept applications from volunteer organizations and municipalities that plan to plant trees on public property throughout the state. The application deadline is Friday, March 19, 2010. The application form is available for download from the DOF Web site, 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 August 13, 2010. DOF staff will be available for technical assistance, species selection advice and to suggest planting sites.
Trees for this program are sponsored by donations from Appalachian Power, the Oakland Foundation and Toyota Motors Manufacturing. All trees will be distributed in early April.
The Mountaineer Treeways program replaces the National Tree Trust program, and continues to provide trees at no cost for various community projects.
To download the Mountaineer Treeways application, visit www.wvforestry.com. For additional information, contact Andy Sheetz, partnership coordinator, at (304) 558-2788 or Bob Hannah, urban forestry coordinator, at (304) 825-6983.
Contact Information
Bob Hannah
(304) 825-6983
Robert.L.Hannah@wv.gov