BARE ROOT, BIG IMPACT: PENN STATE EXTENSION HELPS COMMUNITIES PLANT TREES

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy. Supported by Penn State Extension and the nonprofit TreePennsylvania, the effort helps municipalities plant dozens of trees at a time with volunteer support and reduced expense.

Through the bare-root tree grant program, communities receive large trees, technical guidance and training. The approach builds local capacity to sustain urban forestry over time, noted Vincent Cotrone, urban forestry extension educator.

The program delivers trees about ...