Lawrence Township is offering free tree seedlings to residents.
The program is part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign, which helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
Free seedlings are set to be available 1 to 3 p.m. April 12 at Colonial Lake Park’s Lake Court parking lot in Lawrence Township.
Seedlings are available on a first come, first served basis.
They also come with instructions on how to store, care for and plant them. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full grown size in the future.
Residents should plant the seedlings within two days after pick-up in order to prevent the roots from drying out.
The goal of the Tree Recovery Campaign is to distribute over 500,000 tree seedlings to New Jersey residents over the course of the next five years.
When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat.
For more information, contact Andrew Link at (609) 844-7087 or alink@lawrencetwp.com.
