Families, Parks and Recreation
10,000 Trees Initiative
The 10,000 Trees Initiative was created by the City of Orlando’s Parks
Division, Green-Up Orlando, and Keep Orlando Beautiful to bring together
individuals and resources to restore our precious tree canopy. It was
developed in 2004 in response to the devastation to Orlando's urban tree
canopy due to Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne.
The
goal of 10,000 Trees Initiative was to replace 10,000 trees by 2010.
That goal was met on December
17, 2009 when Mayor Dyer planted the 10,000th tree at Wadeview Park.
Mayor Dyer and City Commissioners raised awareness about Orlando’s
urban tree canopy by planting the seven final trees during a week long
celebration of the 10,000 Trees Initiative. The commemoration began with the 9,994th tree planting on Friday, December 11 and culminated
in the 10,000th tree planting by Mayor Dyer on Thursday, December 17 at
3:30 p.m. at Wadeview park.
This initiative has played a role in
minimizing the long-term effects of the storms in 2004 and Orlando
remains “The City Beautiful.”
Click here to see the 10,000 Trees Initiative flyer
Click here to see the
Mayor's Message from City News upon completion of the 10,000 Trees Initiative
Photos of the Seven Final Trees of the 10,000 Trees Initiative
Mayor Buddy Dyer Planting the 10,000th Tree
Thursday, December
17th, 2009 at Wadeview Park
District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan Planting the 9,994th
Tree
Friday, December 11th, 2009 at Festival Park
District 1 City Commissioner Phil Diamond Planting the 9,995th
Tree
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at
Delaney Park
District 6 City Commissioner Samuel B. Ings Planting the 9,996th
Tree
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at
Clear Lake Park
District 3 City Commissioner Robert F. Stuart Planting the 9,997th
Tree
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at
Signal Hill Park
District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz Planting the 9,998th Tree
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at Demetree
Park
District 5 City Commissioner Daisy W. Lynum Planting the 9,999th
Tree
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at Parramore Heritage Park
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