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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-variant:small-caps">City of Moscow
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">206 E Third Street</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Moscow, ID 83843<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">e | <a href="mailto:griedner@ci.moscow.id.us">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PRESS RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">City of Moscow Tree Commission Announces New Volunteer Program</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">“Adopt-a-Tree Program”
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">January 31, 2014 (Moscow, Idaho) –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The City of Moscow Tree Commission is excited to announce the new “Adopt-a-Tree Program” citizen volunteer program that will assist the City in stewardship of Moscow’s urban forest. The goal of the
program is to enhance the short and long-term viability of the community forest, through an increased level of care and oversight for newly planted, young, and mature trees throughout the City, while extending the resources of the Parks Department.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Individual volunteers, families, service groups and other entities are welcome to volunteer in the program, and “adopt” one tree, several trees, and larger groups
if available. Once accepted into the program and having attended an orientation session, volunteers will have the privilege of oversight and responsibility for their trees, as specified in their volunteer agreement with the City.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Activities may include weekly watering when necessary, light pruning, mulching, weeding, removal of suckers, and the installation of tree rings. Volunteers will
also be asked to notify the City if they see any damage, stress symptoms, or other items of concern related to the tree’s well-being, so the City can take appropriate action. Volunteers will only be asked to work from ground-level, no ladder or climbing work
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Trees in any of the City parks, rights-of-way, or open spaces will be included in the program, no work on privately owned trees will be allowed. Volunteers need
no arboricultural experience; the program is designed for those willing to learn about the care and longevity of these plants, with oversight from the City. Residents who do have experience with the care and maintenance of trees are also welcome to the program,
and may be allowed to mentor those who seek additional training. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The program is designed to provide volunteers with several options regarding the level of time and opportunities involved, allowing a flexible approach to the project.
All volunteers and groups, who participate, will be publicly acknowledged at the City’s Arbor Day event hosted annually in late April.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">For more information, application forms, and adoption guidelines, please contact Tom Grundin, Community Forestry Administrator at 883-7098, or
<a href="mailto:tgrundin@ci.moscow.id.us">tgrundin@ci.moscow.id.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Story Contact:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> Tom Grundin, Parks &Facilities Manager<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Phone:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> 208.883.7098<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:tgrundin@ci.moscow.id.us">tgrundin@ci.moscow.id.us</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The City of Moscow delivers quality municipal services while ensuring responsible use of resources.
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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