Quincy – July 2, 2019 For the third year in a row, the
Department of Conservation and Recreation recently announced the 2019 Greening
The Gateway Cities Program. Quincy property owners in designated sections of
North Quincy/Wollaston, and Germantown/Snug Harbor, are eligible for free trees
to be planted on their properties. To be considered, properties need to fall
within certain boundaries deemed by D.C.R. To ensure the tree’s survival, the
property owner must commit to watering the new trees for a period of at least
two years, while the tree roots are established. The program has already
planted 869 trees in Quincy. The goal is to plant another 400 trees this
season.
Trees can be planted anywhere on the property, including
rear, side, or front yards. Residents can pick from a wide selection and obtain
advice on appropriate trees for the available space. Popular varieties among
Quincy residents are ginkos, elms, oaks, lindens, cherries, and serviceberries,
but residents can select from about 80 different varieties. Trees can be
planted on either private or public property.
To participate, residents should contact the Department of
Conservation and Recreation at 617-626- 1570. A DCR forester will meet the
owners to discuss what trees would be appropriate, and to help owners select
the best tree for the space available. Chinese-speaking residents who need
translation should call Quincy Asian Resources Inc. at 617-472-2200 and ask
about the ‘Free Trees’ program. QARI is the local outreach agency for this
program, and they will work with residents to ensure they understand the
program details.
This opportunity is part of the Greening the Gateway Cities
Program. “Recently, the 20,000th tree was planted in Massachusetts at North
Quincy High School thanks to this program. Governor Charlie Baker helped plant
3 seedless Sweetgum trees out in front of N.Q.H.S,” shared Mayor Thomas P.
Koch. Trees help clean the air and retain water during storms, and buffer
properties from strong winds and sun, so they often save property owners money
by reducing heating and cooling needs. Trees also lessen street noise and
provide habitat for birds.
The North Quincy/Wollaston eligible planting area is between
Quincy Shore Drive, Beach St/Beale St, Belmont St, Squantum St, Hancock St, and
Sagamore St. The Germantown/Snug Harbor eligible area is bounded by the section
of Sea St between Braintree Ave, Utica Ave. towards Cat Island, and both sides
of Palmer St, out to the Fore River. For more information, please visit
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/greening-the-gateway-cities-program. (From City of Quincy)
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