Trees and shrubs play
an important role in providing landscape beauty to the greenway as well as
environmental benefits for our community. The removal of carbon dioxide and
reduction of carbon emissions are just two of the benefits of maintaining
healthy vegetation in the greenway.
The City of Grand
Forks is pleased to introduce the
Greenway Tree Planting Program as an
opportunity to purchase a living, growing memorial for a loved one or
special occasion. Through this program donations of a shrub or tree can be
made for planting in the greenway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I
contact to participate in the Greenway Tree Planting Program?
Persons wishing to participate in the
Greenway Tree Planting Program must
work with the City of Grand Forks Greenway Staff to arrange for the
planting of a tree or shrub at
their cost from the list of
approved species list.
What if the tree or
shrub I would like to plant is not on the approved list?
Species not on the
approved species list must be approved in writing by the City of Grand
Forks Greenway Staff or designated City Representative before purchasing and
planting in the greenway.
The tree stock or
nursery chosen must meet the American Association of Nurserymen Standards.
This must be reviewed and approved by the City of Grand Forks
Greenway Staff
or designated representative.
Can I donate a tree
from my own stock? Yes. This
would be allowed if the tree stock meets the standards of the American
Association of Nurserymen Standards. Trees, shrubs, and conifers
appropriate for planting in the park are identified on the
approved species list.
Who will determine
where the tree or shrub will be planted?
The location for the planting will be determined by City of Grand Forks
Greenway Staff or designated representative and coordinated with Grand Forks
Park District as well as other entities as determined by the City of Grand
Forks.
The City of
Grand Forks will be responsible for locating utilities prior to
planting and clarify that the location is not a culturally sensitive area.
Who will do the
actual planting? Donors are
responsible for the actual planting.
Will I be
responsible for maintaining the tree or shrub after planting?
No. Once planted the tree(s) or shrub(s) are established by the donator they
will become property of the City of Grand Forks and therefore will be
maintained by the City of Grand Forks. The tree will be removed and will
not be replaced if it has been damaged or destroyed by vandalism or natural
means such as disease, winds, or floods deemed appropriate by the City of
Grand Forks Greenway Staff or designated representative. If an enhancement
or development is planned for the greenway, staff will try to relocate the
trees if at all possible.
Will there be a plaque of recognition at the planting site?
No. However, other means of recognition will be given as deemed appropriate
by City of Grand Forks Greenway Staff or other designated representative of
the City of Grand Forks.
