Efforts to replace trees lost in an October microburst continue in Tempe. The nonprofit Tempe Leadership group is helping to replenish some of the city’s parks.
Among dozens of trees lost were those from Jaycee and Mitchell parks. The Tempe Leadership group raised more than $25,000 to replace these trees.
The cost to plant the new trees can range from about $250 to $300 per tree.
Richard Adkins is the urban forester with the city of Tempe.
“So just about every species, if it hits it right, is susceptible to some type of damage. We did lose a lot of the taller pine trees. Many of those were kind of already in decline," he said.
The Tempe Leadership group has planted 15 new trees at Jaycee Park with plans to plant 18 more at Mitchell Park later this month.
“I think it shows tremendous community support. People have come together. People have donated money to help buy the trees," Adkins said.
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