The Montgomery County Planning Department is offering free trees to qualifying property owners in certain urban areas of Montgomery County. The Shades of Green program, which was launched in 2012 as a pilot program, is expanding to additional areas of the county with a high level of impervious surfaces. The goal of the program is […]
tree canopy
March 1, 2017 |
March 30, 2016 |
Montgomery County Named Tree City for 20th Consecutive Year (VIDEO)
In recognition of its commitment to effective urban forest management, Montgomery County has been named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. It’s the 20th year in a row the county has received this designation. For more, watch the County Report This Week video, below. “I am proud that Montgomery County is […]
March 7, 2013 |
County Legislation to Protect Tree Canopy (Video)
The County Council is working on legislation to protect the county’s tree canopy. The bill would collect fees when trees are removed due to development. Councilmember Roger Berliner explains the legislation. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
December 19, 2012 |
New Trees
Some property owners in Silver Spring and Wheaton will be the recipients of new shade trees, courtesy of the Montgomery County Planning Department. On Thursday, Dec. 20, contractors will plant more than 30 beeches, oaks, elms and other native species to boost the amount of tree canopy in the areas of Montgomery County that need […]
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