For me, planting soft landings under existing municipal trees is far more advantageous for the local ecosystem, and the blooms can often prevent the threat of removal. Native seed bombs or even just an evening of some light raking in of seeds can vastly improve the ecosystem function of the tree.
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Awesome resource :) I've been looking into soft landings too! Nearby me, there's a corp owned commercial lot that's been vacant for years, bare-bones maintenance. The street trees out front are Callery pear, which I can't do anything about, but the ground under them isn't tended.
There's also two very sad trees in the middle of the parking lot and one empty tree well (which recently inspired me to rewatch this video lol).
Callery pear
Gross, but a chance to practice some grafting maybe 😁
Did you know they're edible? I found out from this video last week, but it seems like a lot of work.
I had no idea, thank you!
A classic.
Unfortunately this story has a sad ending as all of the trees he planted were removed this year. As tempting as guerilla planting sounds it seems like it’s almost always a waste of time. I’ve seen several other projects go the same way.
Usually if you just ask the parks department they will let you plant but it can be frustratingly slow and bureaucratic.
Like everything else, showing up and building relationships with the community is the essential piece. I think if Joey had done that his project may have turned out differently.
Your point at the end is crucial. I heard a local story about a bunch of people rolling up in a neighborhood, planting trees, never to be seen or heard from again :( Kinda gross and presumptive.