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City of Findlay Ohio - Request A Free Tree 22 February 2024 ( news )
City of Findlay , state Ohio ( By Press Release office)
Feb 22,2024
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The City of Findlay and
Findlay Shade Tree Commissionhave allocated a total of $100 , 000 in ARPA funds to utilize for community tree planting in calendar year 2024 .
Trees can be planted in property owners’ front yards in locations that are compliant with the
Findlay Shade Tree Ordinance Chapter 913
. The Findlay
Public Works Departmentand
Shade Tree Commissionmembers will assist interested property owners in determining location , compliance , and recommended tree species for the location . Trees will be planted by
Public Works Departmentemployees during the spring and fall . Requests will be taken on a continual basis .
Residents within City of Findlay limits can
request a treeby visiting
findlayohio . govand select
Request a Treeon the homepage , the usual fee of $25 will be waived for the 2024 calendar year .
Additionally , volunteers are being requested to canvas neighborhoods and leave
Request a Treedoor hangars on properties that may be interested . If you are interested in volunteering to walk neighborhoods , please email
mayor@findlayohio . gov
.
The
Findlay Shade Tree Commissionwas created in 1978 by
Findlay City Councilto address the need to care for Findlay’s aging urban forest . The
Shade Tree Commission’sresponsibilities are to provide leadership in selection , promotion , and planting care of trees in public areas like street rights - of - way , parks , cemeteries , and other city properties , as well as hazardous tree removal .
Findlay continues to be a “Tree City USA” community for over 40 years designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation .
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