Fall Planting Date

Plenty of things going on at the Project getting ready for this falls plant date. Mark down Nov 17th on your calendars and stay tuned. A busy weekend is in the works.

All homeowners will be contacted by mid October to make sure everyone will have their underground locates done before the 1st of November. This is necessary for insurance purposes and we are sorry but can make NO exceptions, even if you just know there is nothing in the backyard. We still need the paper work and it’s just a few simple phone calls really.

During the phone call a volunteer will discuss tree species available to better help you choose. One of the things that it’s imperative we shoot for is species diversity. Everyone knows the pitfalls that are found if you plant too many of the same type. Thinking here is Emerald Ash Borer and Dutch Elm Disease. In the same breathe. We are seeking sources for Elm trees to better help the diversity. I am no rocket scientist (read tree specialist) but understand that the people that are have come up with a species of Elm that is resistant.

VOTE FOR GODERICH TREES TO WIN $10,000 TO HELP REPLANT OUR TREES!!!

Hey everyone! If you want to help the Goderich Trees Project in an easy, simple way, click this link below, like the page and vote for the Goderich Trees Project! It takes less than a minute and you can vote every 24 hours! Help us win $10,000 to replant Goderich’s urban canopy and make a simple gesture to those who lost so much in last years tornado!

BIG Planting Event this Saturday April 28

So, a convoy of four trucks and trailers gathered at Bakers Nursery early Sunday morning. I had all my homework done presuming we could put 8 trees on each trailer and everyone had their list of tree species going to individual address’. Presume nothing should have been my motto for the day. You guessed it! Some trailers could take 8, others 4 and we had to load the two big ones kinda over their weight maximum. Mother God was listening to me sweat it all the way back to town where we arrived safely.

33 Trees got delivered after a lot of head scratching and going in circles. I think I can safely say, I now know where almost every street in Goderich is. But we’re golden. Some of these trees got planted on Sunday which was Earth Day, what a blessing BUT there are still a lot to go in. If you’ve got the time this Saturday, please consider registering at the Goderich YMCA to help us plant these trees on Private Properties. It’s a byo shovel event and you might want to wear your wellies if this weather keeps up. We would sure appreciate your help:)

Donated trees from Pro-Lawn Landscaping

Trees arriving in Goderich from a company near Peterborough named Pro-Lawn Landscaping. Dirk Woudstra, we simply can’t thank you enough! Also Nicolas Knoop of Knoop Industries for having a ten hour day going to get them for us. For the price of gas. Another huge thanks. To Tony Knoop for being long suffering and Jannette Kuiper whom unloaded and is storing these trees for the big plant coming up on Saturday. 14 Sugar Maple going to 14 separate properties. Being planted by a group of volunteers led by Luke Elliott.

GODERICH TREES PROJECT DAMAGED TREES – REPAIR and REGENERATION

GODERICH TREES PROJECT DAMAGED TREES
– REPAIR and REGENERATION Damaged Trees, Repair and Regenerate
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Why are Trees Important to Goderich?

            Aside from beauty, shade, air quality, shelter from wind and privacy, trees are very important to Goderich.  Goderich is a peninsula surrounded on 3 sides by steep lake-banks and steep riverbanks.  The Town itself is built on the above tableland.

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Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis L.)

Spring Campaign wrap up.

Started today at 5:30, for no particular reason  accept that my old body needs to do it’s thing roust about then. Once you’re awake enough to wander to the bathroom. You’re awake. Started thinking about today and all the things that needed doing and decided one of those holiday things…….what ever I forgot, I’ll buy.

Met at the YMCA this morning to a group of volunteers about sixty strong. Part of me amazed and the other not. I know what a fantastic community we live in, but there is just something in womans heart that sings when that many people show up to help their neighbours.

Spring Planting dates and trees available.

Hello All:

It’s been awhile since I updated but that doesn’t mean things haven’t been happening. Busy month ahead of us. We’ve got fifteen  donated sugar maple coming to Goderich this Tuesday. These 3″ Caliper trees are coming from Pro-Lawn Landscaping in Orono. Our transportation company, Knoop Industries is going to pick them up for the price of his gas.

All of these trees have homes and will be being planted on Saturday April 14th by a large group of volunteers. We have purchased “event ” insurance for this and the other planting date of April 28. We have 33 trees on order for that date. All homeowners have to have their locates done to receive these trees. Following due diligence and all that good stuff we are really looking forward to these Events.

Trees Ontario along with some local Colleges and our own YMCA will be hosting the larger event on the 28th with informational sessions, brochures and lectures. Media will also be covering this event.

If you have not applied for a tree or know a family member, neighbour or friend who’s property could benefit after being hit by the F3. Please contact goderichtrees@gmail.com  We are also gathering our list of volunteers:)

Open Meeting

This Tuesday January 24 at the East St. Train Station  7:40 for all interested parties. Will have updates on fundraising and hope to brain storm for more. Also hope to address issues of getting donated trees from across Southwestern Ontario to Goderich. See you there:)

New Tree Planting

Purchasing a tree is a lifelong investment. How well this investment grows depends on the type of tree selected and the planting location, the care provided during planting, and the follow-up care after planting.

When to Plant

Ideally, trees are planted during the dormant season- in the fall after leaf drop or in early spring before budbreak. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate new top growth. Healthy balled and burlapped or container trees, however, can be planted throughout the growing season if given appropriate care. In tropical and subtropical climates where trees grow year round, any time is a good time to plant a tree, provided that sufficient water is available.

Planting Stress

Balled and burlapped trees lose a significant portion of their root system when dug at the nursery. As a result, trees commonly exhibit what is known as “transplant shock.” Transplant shock is a state of slowed growth and reduced vitality following transplanting. Container trees may also experience transplant shock, particularly if they have circling or kinked roots that must be cut. Proper site preparation, careful handling to prevent further root damage, and good follow up care reduces transplant shock and promotes faster recovery.