2nd Saturday Plantings -
Planning underway for 2021.
2020 Plantings:
September 12: E. Hadley Road.
October 10: Lincoln Avenue
December 14: Farview Way
Bring your friends, and a shovel if you have one. Wear a mask. Look for the yellow town truck.
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 lovelier 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.