Texas A&M Forest Service, Piney Wood Lakes Chapter Texas Master Naturalists, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Polk County will distribute hundreds of bare-root trees to encourage increasing the canopy on Friday. This annual free giveaway will be held at the Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce office at 1001 US 59 Loop North in Livingston between noon and 2 p.m., or until all the trees are gone.
After several years of drought, floods, freezes, extreme heat and insect infestations, the area suffered the loss of thousands of mature trees. The partner organizations expect the giveaway will help to replace some of the loss and add value to property and enjoyment to outdoor activity. Choose from cherry bark, sawtooth, shumard and nuttall oak; bald cypress; pecan; and limited white dogwood trees for shade and to attract a variety of wildlife.
When you reach the Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce office, follow the parking guides and directional signs; fill out the sheet a volunteer will provide with your selection and quantity request; and the trees will be wrapped, tagged and brought to your car.
For additional information, contact the Polk County AgriLife Extension Office at 936-327-6828.
Texas A&M Forest Service provides statewide leadership and technical assistance to ensure trees, forests and related natural resources are sustained for the benefit of all. The agency supports the state’s incident response capability, protecting against wildfire and responding to a range of all-hazard incidents.
Piney Wood Lakes Chapter Texas Master Naturalists serves Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Tyler counties. The members are part of a nationwide corps of well-informed volunteers that provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within the Piney Wood Lakes area.
This program is an example of the ongoing series of community education programs on timber and vegetation management, range and pasture issues, water management, creating productive habitat and more, all offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
