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DEPARTMENT <br /> <br />OF NATURAL <br /> <br />RESOURCES <br /> <br />SMALL BUSINES:$ ADMINIgTR~TION (SBA) <br />NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGP,~IVI <br /> <br />COMMUNrTY TREE PLANTING <br /> <br />City of ~amsey <br /> <br />Bruce F. Bacon <br /> <br />Application for Grant <br /> <br />N.W. <br /> <br />Anoka <br /> <br />TE~PI4CI~ ~ <br /> <br /> (6~Z) ~Z?-~6~O <br /> <br />&amsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />Thc purpose of thc Fall 1991 Tree Planting Project is to beautify public open space, provide shade <br />in public park areas, diversify the species mix, provide examples of locally hardy species that <br />residents can consider for their private plantings, demonstrate correct mulching, pruning, planting <br />practices and timely maintenance with city park personnel involvement, to patronize three local <br />nurseries that were State Certified vendors at the City of Ramsey Arbor Day Tree Sale, and one <br />local landscaper for part of the tree planting. These businesses meet small business criteria <br />established by SBA.. <br /> <br />Red Oak is the dominant native species. Our City (and County) are heavily impacted by Oak Wilt, <br />recent drought and development. Diversifying the species mix is a long-term strategy. Home <br />owners are curious about which species to plant and how to care for them. This u'ee planting effort <br />is expected to demonstrate ahernadve species and correct care. Our soil is generally quite sandy, <br />so wood chip mulch is an important, low cost technique for sponsoring the growth of favored <br />trees. Compost soil amendments surrounding the tree also sponsors a healthy and vigorous root <br />growth. Furthermore, the use of wood chips and yard waste compost establishes a cycle of <br />utilization that home owners can apply in mana~ng their own recycling. Consequent]y, we want <br />to mulch and spread compost at the time of planting and repeat this as maintenance activity for the <br />first 3 years for each planted tree. The Anoka County chipping and compost site will be the source <br />of this material. <br /> <br />$ ]0,~27.00 <br />$ -0- <br /> <br />CTot.~ Cost) <br /> <br />(Ira-kind Contributions) <br /> <br />Grant Amount Requ~ S ] <br /> <br />4,975.00 <br /> <br />(Over) <br /> <br /> <br />