The Seeds of a Neighborhood Tree Planting

From this month's Noe Valley Voice,

When Stephen Fowler moved to Noe Valley in 1997, he loved the neighborhood, but felt there was something missing. "It seemed to me that Noe Valley had a lot less trees than many other neighborhoods," says the 25th Street resident. "I think trees are overwhelmingly positive in that they add color, attract birds, absorb carbon dioxide, and create a pleasant environment."

If you agree--and if you'd like to see a new crop of saplings gracing once-barren sidewalks--the time may be ripe to get a tree of your own. The group Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) is sponsoring a May tree planting in Noe Valley. New trees cost $150 each, including tree purchase and help with concrete removal and planting. But you'll need to act soon: The deadline to sign up for a tree is March 31.

FUF, a non-profit organization that believes trees are crucial to a livable urban environment, has worked with San Francisco residents to plant more than 40,000 trees since its founding in 1981.

Go to the article for contact information on how to participate in this round of tree planting in Noe Valley.

Also, this year is FUF's 25th anniversary and they're throwing a big party. Congrats on 25 years of planting thousands of trees in neighborhoods across San Francisco!