(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City officials are inviting residents to participate in continued efforts to grow and maintain the community’s urban forest.

 

There are plans to plant 100 new trees in the spring through funding from the U.S. Forest Service.  As preparations begin, the city’s forester, Phil Graf, said he’s seeking potential locations for planting.

 

The initiative builds upon the city’s ongoing urban forestry improvements such as the 350-tree removal and stump-grinding project that began last year.  A local contractor will place grass seed and straw where tree removal and stump grinding have occurred in the next two to three weeks, officials said. 

 

The city encourages residents to take advantage of the tree planting  opportunity and contribute to a greener community for generations to come.

Residents interested in requesting a tree may contact Graf at pgrafemichigancity.com or (219) 380-9770.