May 22, 2021
The funding for private trees has been exhausted. Thanks to Greenway Habitat, nearly 40 trees lost during last year's Derecho will be replaced with a new tree in the coming weeks.
Property owners who missed out on this opportunity are encouraged to consider Davenport’s Street Tree program as another option for introducing a tree into their neighborhood. Under the program, the City can plant public trees in eligible (space) boulevards adjacent to a property. To request a street tree, visit www.davenportiowa.com/pwrs and submit a request.
May 20, 2021
To help those who lost trees during the 2020 Derecho, Greenway Habitat, in cooperation with the City of Davenport, has offered to purchase $8,000 in 1 ½” caliper trees for planting on private property. Greenway Habitat has helped plant thousands of trees in the community over time and played an integral role in Davenport’s 41 year legacy as a Tree City USA.
Greenway Habitat is offering this program to private property owners impacted by the Derecho through the City of Davenport.
The City will take requests for a tree and communicate with property owners about tree types and suitable planting locations. A tree will then be selected for that particular property. Greenway Habitat volunteers will pay for, pick up, and plant the tree. From there, property owners need only enjoy and maintain the tree.
The program is available to all on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are exhausted.
Property owners can request a new tree for their property by submitting a request at this link.
Program participants will need to agree to grant access to city staff and Greenway Habitat volunteers for the purpose of site inspection, if needed, and tree planting.
Property owners impacted by the Derecho who miss out on this opportunity due to available funding are encouraged to consider Davenport’s Street Tree program as another option for introducing a tree into their neighborhood. Under the program, the City can plant public trees in eligible (space) boulevards adjacent to a property. To request a street tree, visit www.davenportiowa.com/pwrs and submit a request.
Davenport Arborist John Vance mentioned, “The City is grateful for our partnership with Greenway Habitat. Their enthusiasm is amazing, and I am excited to have their support in the sustainable reforestation of Davenport.” Dr. Giudici, the founder of the civic tree-planting organization, added, “We look forward to working with the city and its forestry staff to reforest and beautify Davenport.”