CONCORD, N.C. — If you live in Concord, you have the chance to get a free tree planted at your house!
The city is teaming up with the Arbor Day Foundation and Carolina Power Partners to give away 300 trees. You can reserve your tree here. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The variety of trees offered this year includes Red Maple, Bald Cypress, Shumard Oak, Tulip Poplar and Sourwood.
Homeowners can reserve one free tree to be planted in the most strategic area as identified by the online mapping tool. This tool is designed to take the guesswork out of where to plant the tree on a specific property to help maximize the tree’s air, water, energy, and carbon benefits. A news release from the city said carefully positioned trees can reduce a household’s energy consumption for heating and cooling by up to 20%.
Trees must be picked up on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the All Saints’ Episcopal Church located at 525 Lake Concord Rd NE. Trees will be available for pick up from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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