Mountlake Terrace offering free tree plantings to combat climate change
To fight climate change, the city of Mount Lake Terrace, funded by the Department of Natural Resources, is offering free street trees and tree plantings to residents.
Trees help filter air pollutants, cool neighborhoods in the summer, encourage being outside, soak up water runoff, restore nature, increase property values, and decrease stress, Mountlake Terrace said in their announcement Tuesday.
Trees for Terrace applications will open Feb. 1 to homeowners and renters. Renters must get permission from the owner.
Participants will need to water their tree 15 to 20 gallons, around 22 cents, per week, during the dry season, until the tree is established. A free watering bag and wood chip mulch will be provided.
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