"Trees are the best monuments that man can erect to his own memory. They speak his praises without flattery, & they are blessings to children yet unborn."
-- Lord Orrery, 1749
2019 Tree Plantings! Join us!
2nd Saturdays, 9 AM - Noon
September 14, Crocker Farms School
October 12, Scattered spots around town
June, 2013 Tree Planting at Stanley Street with residents and 4-H Robotics Club Boys Source: Tom Lynn, ex-officio Shade Tree Committee Member
Mission
The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee preserves, protects and promotes town shade trees. Street trees provide beauty, shade, breathable air, pure ground water, stable soil and habitat for wildlife. Therefore, our committee works in conjunction with the town tree warden to get trees properly selected, planted and cared for throughout town. We also work to ensure that trees get taken into account in town policies and planning. Our hope is to make Amherst a greener and lovlier town.
The Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Tree Warden and the Select Board on matters involving public shade trees, including, but not limited to: the replacement of dead or dying trees, the species recommended for replacements, the planting of additional trees, and the level of funding necessary to carry out these and other recommendations. Additionally, we educate the public about the importance and benefits of town shade trees.
Second Saturday Plantings
Join us every second Saturday, April through November, for our tree plantings. We are currently planning for 2019. Suggest a location that needs trees!
Bring your friends, and a shovel if you have one. Look for the yellow town truck.
M
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Party! Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 5:30 - 7 PM, at Mill River Playground. An informal gathering with the Northampton Tree Commission. Come snack and meet us!
We normally meet at town hall on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at town hall and we start each meeting with a public comment period. Come tell us your thoughts about your public street trees!
Site Visits: Join us to discuss the fate of these trees.
Upcoming: None
Past visits: 133 South East St., 2/26/19: We decided to oppose the removal of the large Catalpa and other trees at this location. The TownCouncil will take this up soon. 186 Strong St., 12/5/18: Removal of a row of Arbor vitae was requested as they were in poor shape and were growing into power lines. The committee agreed with the tree warden's decision to allow the removal.
Make a contribution. Please send to the below address:
Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee
c/o Henry Lappen
120 Pulpit Hill, # 31
Amherst, MA 01002
Write checks to the Town of Amherst, with 'Gift Tree Fund' on the memo line.
