City Announces 50/50 Parkway Tree Program In Batavia

Press release from the City of Batavia:

The City of Batavia offers its residents the opportunity to purchase a parkway tree as part of its commitment to reforestation in Batavia. The program is funded by the general fund and the Electric Utility. The available species are locally grown, quality trees that do well in City parkways. We offer a variety of species each year to provide a diversified parkway tree population for our community.
The 2021 50/50 Parkway Tree Program Request Form may be submitted online or a paper form can be requested.

• Due to the popularity of the program, trees are limited to one per address. If requests exceed our allocation for a particular species, you may be notified that we are unable supply a tree for you.
• The City of Batavia reserves the right to adjust the location of the tree if it will interfere with underground utilities. Minimum spacing is generally 40’ between trees and 10’ from driveways, manholes, and hydrants. Only lower-growth trees can be planted beneath overhead wires. Taller trees are limited to parkways without overhead wires.
• Resident pays one-half of the tree cost. Invoices will be sent after planting occurs.
• Balled and burlapped trees are approximately 2.5" in diameter and 6’-12’ high at time of planting, depending on species. The top of the tree’s root ball is planted about 3" above existing grade.
• Trees are guaranteed for the first growing season, subject to inspection by a tree expert of the City’s choice.
• Eligible residents will receive a confirmation by e-mail or regular mail after the request period has closed, indicating the species they will receive. The confirmation should be acknowledged and returned by the deadline date in the instructions. At time of confirmation, residents will also be asked to place a stake in the parkway in the desired planting location. A City of Batavia representative will field check the location and mark the adjacent curb with paint; the stake can be removed once the curb is marked. If we find the tree will interfere with overhead/ underground utilities or it is too close to the driveway or other trees, you will be notified that we are unable to fulfill your request.

2021 Spring Tree Species Selection List: http://www.cityofbatavia.net/5...

This press release was produced by the City of Batavia. The views expressed here are the author’s own.