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(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- This Saturday, May 10th marks the start of the 2008 Adopt-a-Tree season. The goal of this County program is to increase our tree canopy, and it’s happening 2 FREE trees at a time. This event will be from 9am until noon at the Miami-Dade Fair Grounds located at 11200 SW 24 St, Miami. Eligible Miami-Dade County residents will be able to receive up to 2 FREE trees from the Adopt-a-Tree program. Residents will be able to choose from a variety of trees such as Avocado, Vera Wood, Longan, Pigeon Plum and Green Buttonwood. Approximately 3,000 free trees will be available for adoption at this event, and tree experts will also be onsite to show participants how to properly plant and care for their new trees.
BENEFITS OF TREES:
• A well shaded home can cut your air-conditioning costs by up to 40%.
• A well-landscaped yard that includes trees can increase your property value by 15%.
• Trees remove tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year, improving air quality and combating global warming.
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS:
• Residents must be a Miami-Dade single-family or duplex homeowner.
• All participants must bring photo ID.
• Renters must bring written permission from the homeowner and a copy of the homeowner’s photo ID to adopt the trees on his/her behalf.
• Residents of rental apartments, condos and trailer parks are not eligible.
• A good tip is to bring a cart or wagon to transport the trees to your car.
Also at this event, Miami-Dade County’s Water and Sewer Department (WASD) will be exchanging free High-Efficiency Showerheads for those participants who bring their old showerheads to the event. In order to receive a free High Efficiency Showerhead, residents must bring their old showerhead to WASD’s representatives at the event this Saturday. For more information about the High Efficiency Showerhead program, please call 786-552-8955 or log on to www.miamidade.gov/wasd
Please note that the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued a Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage Order on April 18, 2008, which affects the irrigation of landscaping. For more information about the Modified Phase II Order, please log on to www.miamidade.gov/wasd/water-shortage
The goal of the Adopt-a-Tree program is to replenish the depleted tree canopy of Miami-Dade County. The tree canopy of the County is well below the national average for major metropolitan areas due to the impact of hurricanes, the Citrus Canker, and urban development. All eligible Miami-Dade single-family and duplex homeowners can adopt 2 FREE trees per property per year. For general information about the Adopt-a-Tree program call 311 or log on to www.miamidade.gov/derm/
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call in advance Glendolin Ferretti at 305- 372-6784.
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