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Trees for AbingtonTrees for Abington

Abington’sAbington’sCommunity Tree Community Tree

ProgramProgram

March 26, 2011March 26, 2011

AgendaAgenda

Presentation Presentation • WelcomeWelcome• Watersheds and youWatersheds and you• Why trees?Why trees?• Why native?Why native?• Tree pickupTree pickup• Planting your treePlanting your tree• Caring for your treeCaring for your tree• Pledge and surveyPledge and survey

Planting DemonstrationPlanting Demonstration• At the Playscape playgroundAt the Playscape playground

Winter King HawthornCrataegus viridis ‘Winter King’

WelcomeWelcome Commissioner Lori Schreiber (Ward 14), the EAC & the STC welcome youCommissioner Lori Schreiber (Ward 14), the EAC & the STC welcome you

Program created by Abington volunteer panels:Program created by Abington volunteer panels:– Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)– Shade Tree CommissionShade Tree Commission

Over 240 trees planted since 2005Over 240 trees planted since 2005

Funded by:Funded by:– Water Resources Education Network grantWater Resources Education Network grant

A program of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen A program of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund, through a Section 319 federal Clean Water Act grant from Education Fund, through a Section 319 federal Clean Water Act grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency. http://wren.palwv.org/the US Environmental Protection Agency. http://wren.palwv.org/

– Abington Twp Green ProgramAbington Twp Green Program

Trees provided by:Trees provided by:– Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyPennsylvania Horticultural Society– TreeVitalizeTreeVitalize

Workshop hosted by:Workshop hosted by:– Briar Bush Nature CenterBriar Bush Nature Center

Abington Volunteer PanelsAbington Volunteer PanelsEnvironmental Advisory Environmental Advisory CouncilCouncil

Cakky Braun-EvansCakky Braun-Evans Donna BrewerDonna Brewer Joelle GreenlandJoelle Greenland Emma GutzlerEmma Gutzler Michele KaczalekMichele Kaczalek Susan MyerovSusan Myerov Jennifer SherwoodJennifer Sherwood

Shade Tree CommissionShade Tree Commission

John KennedyJohn Kennedy Jeff PyleJeff Pyle Bill RiemschneiderBill Riemschneider Elaine RosenbergElaine Rosenberg Rita StevensRita Stevens

www.eac-abington.org

What You Will Learn…What You Will Learn…

What watershed you live in What watershed you live in

Why you should plant a treeWhy you should plant a tree

Benefits of plantingBenefits of planting

a native treea native tree

How to plant and How to plant and

care for your treecare for your tree

Watersheds Watersheds and and YouYou

What is a Watershed?What is a Watershed?

Includes water draining from rain, melted snow, draining pools, hoses, power washing houses,

washing cars, etc.

An area of land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place – EPA

EVERYONE lives in a watershed!!

Why Is Your Watershed Important?Why Is Your Watershed Important?

It is your natural communityIt is your natural community

It links you with all other living It links you with all other living organisms in the watershedorganisms in the watershed– What you do effects othersWhat you do effects others– What others do effects youWhat others do effects you

It is one part of the entire drainage It is one part of the entire drainage systemsystem

Water running off your property Water running off your property affects local stream levels (increases affects local stream levels (increases flooding) flooding)

Chemicals and pollutants are washed Chemicals and pollutants are washed into the local streaminto the local stream

Polluted water affects our:Polluted water affects our:• Drinking water supplyDrinking water supply

• Sewage treatmentSewage treatment• Fish and other wildlifeFish and other wildlife

• Recreational water activitiesRecreational water activities

Why Is Your Watershed Important?Why Is Your Watershed Important?

Delaware River WatershedDelaware River Watershed

Map created by Karl Musser

Philadelphia Area WatershedsPhiladelphia Area Watersheds

Abington Township WatershedsAbington Township Watersheds

Pennypack Pennypack – www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/

pennypackpennypack– www.pennypackgreenway.org www.pennypackgreenway.org

Tookany-Tacony/FrankfordTookany-Tacony/Frankford– www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/

tookany_tacony_frankfordtookany_tacony_frankford– www.ttfwatershed.orgwww.ttfwatershed.org

WissahickonWissahickon– www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/

wissahickonwissahickon– www.wvwa.orgwww.wvwa.org

Pennypack Creek WatershedPennypack Creek Watershed

Map courtesy of Philadelphia

Water Department

Wissahickon Creek WatershedWissahickon Creek Watershed

Map courtesy of Philadelphia

Water Department

Tookany – Tacony/Frankford Tookany – Tacony/Frankford Creek WatershedCreek Watershed

Map courtesy of Philadelphia

Water Department

www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/find_your_watershedwww.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/find_your_watershed

Find Your WatershedFind Your Watershed

www.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/find_your_watershedwww.phillywatersheds.org/your_watershed/find_your_watershed

Find Your WatershedFind Your Watershed

Natural vs. Urbanized Natural vs. Urbanized Water CycleWater Cycle

Images courtesy of Philadelphia Water Department

Why plant trees?Why plant trees? Trees help keep our water healthyTrees help keep our water healthy

How? Trees absorb rainwaterHow? Trees absorb rainwater– Reduce the amount of water flowing off of your Reduce the amount of water flowing off of your

property and into creeks (run-off)property and into creeks (run-off)– Less run-off results in:Less run-off results in:

Less floodingLess flooding Less property damageLess property damage Less erosionLess erosion Fewer pollutants washed into streamsFewer pollutants washed into streams

– Chemicals wash off streets & lawns and into creeksChemicals wash off streets & lawns and into creeks– Excess fertilizers cause algae blooms & kill fish and Excess fertilizers cause algae blooms & kill fish and

wildlifewildlife

Trees save money and taxes by keeping water Trees save money and taxes by keeping water out of sewer systems and by helping clean the out of sewer systems and by helping clean the waterwater

It all adds up to a healthier worldIt all adds up to a healthier world

Why plant trees?Why plant trees? Trees refresh the airTrees refresh the air

– Absorb carbon dioxide and release Absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygenoxygen

Trees remove air-borne Trees remove air-borne pollutantspollutants– Ozone, dust, dirtOzone, dust, dirt

Trees save energyTrees save energy– Shade in summerShade in summer– Windbreak in winterWindbreak in winter– Reduce heating and air-conditioning Reduce heating and air-conditioning

costs, saves moneycosts, saves money Trees beautify your Trees beautify your

neighborhood and townneighborhood and town

Trees increase the value of your Trees increase the value of your homehome

Trees provide food and shelter Trees provide food and shelter for wildlifefor wildlife

Japanese ZelkovaZelkova serrata

Delaware Valley Tree CoverageDelaware Valley Tree Coverage

Abington Tree Coverage Abington Tree Coverage by Wardby Ward

Ward Commissioner Canopy Selected Features1 Steven Kline 40-50% MB Farm, Bird Sanctuary, BSA Preserve2 Robert A. Wachter 40-50% Lorimer Park, Crosswick Bird Sanctuary3 Michael O'Connor 30-40% Alverhorpe Park4 John J. O'Connor 20-30% Lawnview and Monterfiore Cemeteries5 Wayne C. Luker 10-20% Willow Grove Park, Crestmont Park6 Les Benzak 10-20% Pennbryn Park7 Ernie Peacock 40-50% Fairway, Rydal Park8 Peggy Myers 10-20% Willow Hill Elementary9 Dennis Zappone 20-30% Hillside Cemetery, Ardsley Burial and Wildlife10 James H. Ring 40-50% Medical Complex11 William J. Lynott 20-40% ASH/AJH/Copper Beech, Hospital12 Carol DiJoseph 10-20% SPS, Keswick Village, Glenside-Weldon, Baederwood Park13 Michael W. Gillespie 10-30% Edgehill Woods14 Lori A. Schreiber 10-20% Bradfield/ Easton Roads15 John Carlin 10-20% Roslyn Park, Sandy Run

There is a significant need for tree coverage in

the wards adjacent to Upper Dublin and Cheltenham Townships: Crestmont, Ardsley,

North Hills, Roslyn and Glenside

These areas are primarily older, densely settled residential

Tree SpeciesTree Speciesall native to Pennsylvaniaall native to Pennsylvania

Robin Hill Pink Serviceberry, aka Juneberry Robin Hill Pink Serviceberry, aka Juneberry (Amerlanchier x (Amerlanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill Pink'grandiflora 'Robin Hill Pink') )

Eastern Redbud Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) (Cercis canadensis) Green Hawthorn Green Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis 'Winter King') (Crataegus viridis 'Winter King') 'Ballerina' Magnolia 'Ballerina' Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri 'Ballerina') (Magnolia x loebneri 'Ballerina') ‘‘Autumn Blaze’  Maple Autumn Blaze’  Maple (Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze') (Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze') Red Maple Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset') (Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset') River Birch River Birch (Betula nigra 'Heritage') (Betula nigra 'Heritage') Thornless Honeylocust Thornless Honeylocust (Gleditsia (Gleditsia

triacanthos 'Sunburst') triacanthos 'Sunburst') Carolina Silverbell Carolina Silverbell (Halesia tetraptera (Halesia tetraptera

'Jersey Bell') 'Jersey Bell') Sugar Maple Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum 'Fall Fiesta') (Acer saccharum 'Fall Fiesta') Pin Oak Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) (Quercus palustris)

Why Native?Why Native? Native plant species are better adapted to local Native plant species are better adapted to local

conditionsconditions Climate, temperature, soil typeClimate, temperature, soil type Rainfall amounts, drought toleranceRainfall amounts, drought tolerance

Resistant to local diseasesResistant to local diseases Less maintenanceLess maintenance

– Less spraying, less fertilizing, less wateringLess spraying, less fertilizing, less watering– Saves time and moneySaves time and money

Local wildlife, especially insects, need native Local wildlife, especially insects, need native plant species for food and shelterplant species for food and shelter– Many caterpillars cannot eat exotic plantsMany caterpillars cannot eat exotic plants

Birds need caterpillars to feed their babiesBirds need caterpillars to feed their babies

– Many native bees cannot pollinate exotic plantsMany native bees cannot pollinate exotic plants If bees don’t get enough food, their colonies become weakIf bees don’t get enough food, their colonies become weak Bees are needed to grow fruit, vegetables and other cropsBees are needed to grow fruit, vegetables and other crops

Exotic plant species can crowd out nativesExotic plant species can crowd out natives– Can destroy habitatCan destroy habitat

Go wild with the natives!Go wild with the natives!

Tree Pick-upTree Pick-up

Each tree is 6 to 8 feet tall, Each tree is 6 to 8 feet tall, – about the size of a large broom about the size of a large broom

Will fit in any carWill fit in any car

Tree Pick-up April 9, 2011Tree Pick-up April 9, 2011

at BBNCat BBNC

Planting demonstration Planting demonstration

9:00 – 9:309:00 – 9:30

Tree pick-up Tree pick-up

9:00 – 10:00 9:00 – 10:00

Keep unplanted tree moist and in shadeKeep unplanted tree moist and in shade Plant your tree ASAP, preferably within 3 daysPlant your tree ASAP, preferably within 3 days Call us if you need helpCall us if you need help

Planting Your TreePlanting Your Tree

Plant within 2 days of pick-upPlant within 2 days of pick-up Choose tree location based on:Choose tree location based on:

– Room for growth:Room for growth: Set backsSet backs

– Street, sidewalks, paved areasStreet, sidewalks, paved areas Overhead clearanceOverhead clearance

– Utility wires, buildings, other treesUtility wires, buildings, other trees

– Environmental factors:Environmental factors: Site locationSite location Sun exposureSun exposure Soil typeSoil type GradeGrade

Sidewalk

Street

Driv

ew

ay

House

Call before you digCall before you dig

Call at least 3 to 10 business days ahead

Pennsylvania One Call System

Dial 8-1-1

or 1-800-242-1776www.pa811.org www.pa1call.org

How to plant How to plant a bare root treea bare root tree

The following slides The following slides were adapted from were adapted from UCGreen:UCGreen:

www.ucgreen.org/www.ucgreen.org/pdfs/bareroot.pdfpdfs/bareroot.pdf

Inspect and prune:

(A)Dead,

(B)Damaged, or

(C) Crossing branches.

Remove tag(s).

Locate the root flare

VIEWED FROM ABOVE

[NOTE: 3 FT. MINIMUM GIVES CLEARANCE FOR CAR DOORS]

LONGESTBRANCHES

ROTATE TREE TO ALIGN LONGEST BRANCHES PARALLEL TO CURB

BRANCHES VIEWED FROM ABOVE

GENTLY SPREAD OUT ROOTS, THEN DIG HOLE SHAPE TO MATCH

ROOTS VIEWED FROM ABOVE

Enjoy your tree!

Freshly planted treeFreshly planted tree

Cockspur Hawthorn, Crataegus crus-galli, planted at The Triangle at Huntingdon Pike and Cedar Road

Caring for your treeCaring for your tree

WateringWatering

MulchingMulching

ProtectingProtecting

WateringWatering Why water?Why water?

– A transplanted tree needs more water A transplanted tree needs more water than an established treethan an established tree

Tree is in shock, roots have been Tree is in shock, roots have been damageddamaged

Tree needs to re-establish rootsTree needs to re-establish roots Tree needs to adjust to its new home Tree needs to adjust to its new home

with new growing conditionswith new growing conditions

When to water?When to water?– During the first two growing seasonsDuring the first two growing seasons

Takes 2 to 3 years for a tree to stabilizeTakes 2 to 3 years for a tree to stabilize– Water once every weekWater once every week

From April 1 to November 1From April 1 to November 1

How to water?How to water?– Better to water less frequently but Better to water less frequently but

deeplydeeply Frequent, shallow watering encourages Frequent, shallow watering encourages

shallow roots that are more susceptible shallow roots that are more susceptible to droughtto drought

– Water slowly over several hoursWater slowly over several hours Allows water to seep into the tree’s Allows water to seep into the tree’s

deep roots deep roots (and not run off)(and not run off)

How to WaterHow to Water Water your tree:Water your tree:

– During the first two yearsDuring the first two years– Once every week: April 1st to Nov. 1stOnce every week: April 1st to Nov. 1st– Preferably in the morningPreferably in the morning

Tree uses water for growing during Tree uses water for growing during daylight hoursdaylight hours

To prevent mold and mildew which To prevent mold and mildew which grow at nightgrow at night

How much:How much:– 10 to 15 gallons per week10 to 15 gallons per week

Method:Method:– Water slowly, over several hoursWater slowly, over several hours

Use a device to slow dripUse a device to slow drip– Keep water off leaves, branches and Keep water off leaves, branches and

trunk to prevent mildewtrunk to prevent mildew

Optional reminder:Optional reminder:– plant annual flowers around the treeplant annual flowers around the tree– Water when the flowers droopWater when the flowers droop

Watering DevicesWatering Devices

Hose withHose with

slow trickleslow trickleSprinkler withSprinkler with

slow trickleslow trickle

Photo: http://www.engineeredwatering.com/Ooze_Tube.htm

Tree watering bagTree watering bag

Bucket withBucket with

small holesmall hole Soaker HoseSoaker Hose

MulchingMulching Why mulch?Why mulch?

– Keeps lawnmowers and weed-whackers away Keeps lawnmowers and weed-whackers away from trunkfrom trunk

– Keeps roots moistKeeps roots moist– Controls weedsControls weeds– Keeps lawn grass away from rootsKeeps lawn grass away from roots

Grass will compete for nutrientsGrass will compete for nutrients– Provides nutrientsProvides nutrients– Reduces soil compactionReduces soil compaction

Types of mulch:Types of mulch:– Leaf mulch/compost (free from township) Leaf mulch/compost (free from township) – WoodchipsWoodchips– Hardwood mulch (bark, root)Hardwood mulch (bark, root)– Shredded NewspaperShredded Newspaper

How to MulchHow to Mulch Mulch at least once a yearMulch at least once a year

Spread a 3-inch layer evenly Spread a 3-inch layer evenly around the tree out to the around the tree out to the tree’s drip-linetree’s drip-line– The drip line is the edge The drip line is the edge

of the area below the of the area below the branchesbranches

Keep the mulch at least 3 Keep the mulch at least 3 inches away from the trunk inches away from the trunk – prevents decay and prevents decay and

keeps insects awaykeeps insects away

Keep the mulch weededKeep the mulch weeded

Optional: plant annual Optional: plant annual flowers in the mulchflowers in the mulch

FORM AMULCH

‘DONUT’3” THICK

DO NOT BURY ROOT FLARE

Proper MulchingProper Mulching

Diagrams from International Society of Arboriculture website: http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.aspx

Corr

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Inco

rrect

ProtectingProtecting Bark is the tree’s most important Bark is the tree’s most important

protectionprotection Protect from wounds caused by:Protect from wounds caused by:

– Cars and vehiclesCars and vehicles– LawnmowersLawnmowers– Weed-whackersWeed-whackers– Deer rubbingDeer rubbing

Keep vines, groundcover, and Keep vines, groundcover, and mulch away from the trunk to mulch away from the trunk to avoid decayavoid decay

Remove staking materials within Remove staking materials within 1 year1 year

Keep animals from relieving Keep animals from relieving themselves on the treethemselves on the tree Tree bark damaged by a vehicle

Machine woundsMachine wounds

Lawnmower damageLawnmower damage

Weed-whacker damageWeed-whacker damage

Other damageOther damage

Rot caused by mulch and groundcovers Deer rubbing

Tree Protection FenceTree Protection Fence

Optional

Because of you,Because of you,a beautiful tree will growa beautiful tree will grow

Cockspur Hawthorn, Crataegus crus-galli,

planted at Highland Green

Beech leavesin autumn

Winter King Hawthorn,Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’

Abington TownshipEnvironmental Advisory Council and Shade Tree Commission

Community Tree Program

Take the Pledge!

I ________________________________________________________(print name)

will make every effort to:

• Pick-up my tree at the designated time and date if the trees are not available at the workshop (you will be contacted by email or phone when the trees arrive). The trees can be picked up at Briar Bush Nature Center.

• Use the PA One-Call System to check underground utility lines before deciding where to plant your tree. Call 1-800-242-1776, or use the website: http://www.pa1call.org at least 3 days before planting.

• Plant my tree as soon as possible (within a few days of receipt).

•Plant my tree in a manner consistent with the intent of a street tree (in the front yard or side yard near the front of my property).

• Follow the instructions provided at this workshop in order to give my tree the best possible chance of growing and maturing for many years.

• Allow a member of the EAC or STC to take a picture of my tree after it is planted.

Signature: ____________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

Abington TownshipEnvironmental Advisory Council and Shade Tree Commission

2011

Trees For Abington: Tree Planting and Tree Care WorkshopSurvey and Evaluation Form

===================== Fill in # 1 through 4 before the presentation =================1. How did you hear about the workshop? _________________________________________________2. Where do you live? _______________________ Township/Borough (where you pay your local taxes)_______________ Zip Code ____________________________ Watershed (if known)3. Why did you register for this workshop? _________________________________________________4. Please check all of the groups below that you have heard of, prior to attending this work shop: ____ Abington Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) ____ Briar Bush Nature Center ____ Abington Township Shade Tree Commission (STC) ____ Water Resources Education Network (WREN) ____ Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) ____ PHS Tree Tenders

=============== Fill in below during or after the presentation ===============5. As a result of this workshop, did you become aware of any new information sources that you did not know about before? Yes ___ No ___ Which sources are you likely to use? ____________________________________6. What is the most valuable thing you learned from the workshop? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7. As a result of what you learned, what tree care changes will you make? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________8. Did you sign the pledge? Yes ___ No ___ Comments ________________________________________9. Did the workshop meet your expectations? Yes ___ No ___ Comments _______________________________________________________________________________________________________10. Additional comments or suggestions for this workshop? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________11. What environmental topics would you be interested in attending a future workshop about? ____________________________________________________________________________________________12. Please indicate the watershed where you reside. __________________________________________

Thank you for your participation!

This free workshop was made possible through funding by a grant from the Water Resources Education Network, a program of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund, through a section 319 federal Clean

Water Act grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

SurveySurvey

Thank You!Thank You!

As fellowAs fellow

residents of residents of

Abington Township,Abington Township,

thank youthank you

for helping for helping

improve ourimprove our

community.community.Montgomery Award tree

at The Fairway

Need more info?Need more info? Attend our planting demonstration in the Playscape Attend our planting demonstration in the Playscape

playground after this presentationplayground after this presentation

Talk to one of our volunteers:Talk to one of our volunteers:– Tree pick upTree pick up– Where to plantWhere to plant– Species informationSpecies information– How to plantHow to plant

Tools and techniques for planting a treeTools and techniques for planting a tree How to dig a hole, dealing with old roots and rocksHow to dig a hole, dealing with old roots and rocks

Volunteer with the EAC or STCVolunteer with the EAC or STC– Assist with environmental projects in AbingtonAssist with environmental projects in Abington– Become a Tree TenderBecome a Tree Tender– Coordinate tree plantings in your neighborhoodCoordinate tree plantings in your neighborhood

If you have questionsIf you have questions

Shade Tree Commission Shade Tree Commission Rita Stevens (215) 435-2781 Rita Stevens (215) 435-2781 ritastevens@verizon.net ritastevens@verizon.net

Environmental Advisory CouncilEnvironmental Advisory Council Jennifer Sherwood (215) 663-8798Jennifer Sherwood (215) 663-8798

eac.abington@gmail.comeac.abington@gmail.com

Website: www.eac-abington.orgWebsite: www.eac-abington.org

Abington EAC & STCAbington EAC & STCUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Saving Energy WorkshopSaving Energy Workshop– March 30 7:30 pmMarch 30 7:30 pm

Tree pick-upTree pick-up– April 9, 2011 9:00-10:00April 9, 2011 9:00-10:00

‘‘Streamside Living’ Streamside Living’ workshopworkshop– April 9, 2011 10:00-11:00April 9, 2011 10:00-11:00

Earthday CleanupsEarthday Cleanups– During April 2011During April 2011

Arbor DayArbor Day– April 30, 2011 10:00April 30, 2011 10:00

Abington EAC – Stay InvolvedAbington EAC – Stay Involved

www.eac-abington.orgwww.eac-abington.org

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Public meetings on the Public meetings on the second Wednesday of each second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 at the month at 7:30 at the Abington Twp buildingAbington Twp building