The City of Reno, through the ReLeaf Program, is making an effort to plant more trees on both public and private land in order to double Reno's tree canopy.
"We partnered with Arbor Day Foundation, we acquired 200 trees and then we set up this great Reno tree giveaway," said Naomi Duerr, Vice Mayor, City of Reno.
Residents were able to reserve a tree at the price of $16.25; provided they were able to supply a map of their property, where they would place the tree on the property and how it would provide benefits for the environment around it.
According to ReLeaf Reno the Reno tree canopy is at 5.2 percent, and the city program aims to double that number in a conscious effort to combat the urban footprint in Reno.
"When you come in and urbanize a region, you make it hotter. So you do need the shade- and the beauty- that comes with trees," said Jenny Brekhus, City Council Member for Ward One.
ReLeaf Reno is a nonprofit program run by the city in order to preserve and expand Reno's urban forest.
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, there will be a tree planting at Virginia Lake put on by ReLeaf Reno.
To learn more about ReLeaf Reno, click here.
