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Show Page 10 The Ogden Valley news Volume XV Issue XI May 15, 2008 Arbor Day Celebration Held at Valley Elementary Students celebrated Arbor Day on April 22, with an Arbor Day celebration held in the gymnasium at Valley Elementary. The 3rd grade presented a program with poems and songs related to trees. Mayor Jim McKay joined Principal Tommy Lee and the 3rd grade students and teachers in Huntsville’s Arbor Day Celebration. Huntsville has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. It is the third year Huntsville has received this national recognition. Thank you Huntsville’s Tree Committee, Valley Elementary 3rd grade students, and teachers for your efforts in achieving this recognition. Valley Elementary third grade students sing for Arbor Day celebration. Plant Today, Benefit Tomorrow “One generation plants a tree; the next Director, “We often think of planting trees in a sits in its shade,” says the Chinese proverb. rural setting, overlooking the fact that more than However, if our urban forests are not tended 80% of the population live in our cities, where to with care, future generations additional trees can provide the may not have the benefit of a greatest benefit.” As a commugreen oasis in the city. Planting nity grows, individuals need to Trees are colorful, and maintaining trees is vital to consider what contributions they Green leaves and preserving the urban forests in can make to improve the urbanYellow leaves. communities around the world. ized environment we live in. Every tree planted today Skiera advises, “With a small They can live offers benefits to our enviinvestment, individual homeownAnywhere, ronment for years to come. ers can play a role in improvMountains, yards, Improvements to air quality, ing the effects of urbanization by And woods. climate moderation, and water planting and maintaining trees.” conservation are important They can be small, big, or It is never too late to invest in the medium. examples of the advantages future of our urban landscape, and All the trees in the world harvest the environmental rewards that a strong urban forest can Make us provide. that trees provide. The best time And the earth cool! Improvement of air qualito plant a tree is today. ty is obtained through the filFor more information on the By Kate Poulson, tering process of the leaves. Mrs. Zaccardi’s 3rd Grade environmental benefits of trees, or • Filtering removes dust and other tree care information, visit other particulates from the air <www.treesaregood.org> • Absorption of air pollutants such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide Plan Before You Plant • Renews the air supply by producing oxygen In this modern world, we sometimes don’t Climate Control is obtained by moder- pay close attention to the conveniences that are all around us. We have grown so accusating the effects of tomed to having water, sun, wind, and rain. power, and telephone ser• Glare and Reflection vice in our homes that we Control Trees are terrific, elegant and tall, • Wind Break, Their big leafy branches give shade to all. hardly think about how they get there until there Deflection, and They give a home to small squirrels is a problem! To avoid Filtration And to big white owls who perch on some of these problems, • Protection from their twirls. homeowners should surdownward fall of In the summer they’re big and green, vey their property for posrain, sleet, and hail sible conflicts with utilBut in the winter they’re bare. • Cost reduction due ity lines, both above and to shade and shelter, I don’ know about you, below the ground, before reducing yearly heatBut I’m glad trees are there. planting a new tree. ing and cooling cost. “Trees that are small By Clarissa Songer, Water Conservation now can create sigMrs. Handsaker’s & Combe’s class occurs due to the nificant problems in the interception of future as they grow into water by trees. maturity and into power lines,” says Derrick • Reduction of storm run-off, erosion, and Vannice, Executive Director, Utility Arborist the possibility of flooding Association (UAA). Trees should be planted • Improvement of water quality through puri- with the location of utility lines in mind, as fication by slowing and filtering rain water this can impact the growth of the tree, and the According to Jim Skiera, International security of your utility supply. Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Executive Utility Lines Above Ground Trees are Cool Most of us are used to seeing overhead lines supplying electricity, telephone, or cable television service, but are not aware of the dangers that they can present. Children or adults climbing in tall trees planted under utility lines are at risk of being gravely injured or possibly killed if they accidentally come into contact with the wires. Tall trees growing under utility lines also threaten service interruptions if their branches come into contact with wires. According to Vannice, “Planting a tall growing tree under a power line will not allow the tree to realize its proper size and form.” Selecting the proper tree species and planting site, away from overhead utilities, can help eliminate service outages and public safety hazards. Planting trees away from power lines protects the appearance of your landscape, and can save utility companies and their rate payers from costly maintenance.. Underground Utility Lines Utilities such as water, natural gas, and sewage can be harder to recognize, and can present problems if a tree’s root system grows too close to these underground lines. A tree’s Terrific Trees root system is often larger than the branch spread above the ground. For the most part, tree roots and underground utility lines coexist without problems. However, when a tree is planted too near utility lines, damage to the root system of the tree is a common result when they must be dug up for repairs. The biggest danger to homeowners exists during the planting of new trees. Before you decide to plant, you should check with your local utility companies to determine the location of all underground utility lines. Accidentally digging into utility lines can result in personal injury, or service interruption. Often utility lines are closer to the surface than we think, so knowing their exact position is the best way to avoid trouble. Planting Trees Around Homes This illustration indicates approximately where trees should be planted in relation to utility lines. • Tall Zone - Appropriate area for trees that grow as tall as 60 feet. Should be planted at least 35 feet from the house to allow for root development and to minimize damage to the house. • Medium Zone - Appropriate for trees that grow up to 40 feet tall. Should have planting areas at least four to eight feet wide. These trees provide decoration or framing for your house. • Low Zone - For trees that grow no more than 20 feet tall. Must be planted in an area extending at least 15 feet on either side of the utility wires. Low zone trees are good for areas with limited growing space, such as narrow planting areas (less than four feet wide). Plan Before You Plant Selecting the right tree for the location is the first step to lowering your risk of damage to both home and property. Proper tree choice and placement also enhances your property value, and prevents costly and sometimes unsightly maintenance trimming. If you need help selecting the right tree for your landscape, consult a nursery or an ISA Certified Arborist or an ISA Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist. 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