by George Jared (gjared@talkbusiness.net)
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s fourth annual Free Tree Fridays campaign resulted in the distribution of 13,400 trees during 27 events held across the state each Friday from March 22 through April 26.
The events were hosted by the Forestry Division in the weeks between Arkansas Arbor Day and National Arbor Day, celebrated on the last Friday in April.
“This program is an excellent way to provide access to trees for people who may never have planted a tree, and to residents in areas like Little Rock and Wynne who lost trees in the March 2023 tornadoes” said Kristine Kimbro, Urban and Community Forestry coordinator. “Arbor Day celebrates trees, and through Free Tree Fridays, we are able to promote proper planting techniques for bare root and potted trees, as well as the importance of planting native species.”
More than 13,000 trees given away through Free Tree Friday campaign
