Manchester Hosting Tree Seedlings Giveaway

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township residents will be able to get free tree seedlings to plant at their homes through a state distribution effort set for April 23 and 24.

The New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign is distributing tree seedlings throughout the state. The Manchester giveaway will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Dr. The campaign is distributing seedlings to replace trees damaged or destroyed during Superstorm Sandy.

Coronavirus safety guidelines will be followed, so everyone must wear a mask to receive seedlings, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The trees 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 campaign has distributed more than 500,000 seedlings.

The distribution in Manchester is a joint effort of the township, New Jersey State Forest Service, New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, Sustainable Jersey, Arbor Day Foundation, Brothers International, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Wyndham Vacation Resorts, and FedEx.

If you have any questions please contact Public Works at 732-657-8121.

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