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PHOTO: New trees on Washington Street in Auburn. (D. Griswold photo)
AUBURN — An $8,000 grant from Project Canopy recently provided the city with an opportunity to plant trees on the median of Washington Street. The 12 2-inch diameter gingko Autumn Gold trees will help beautify the southern gateway to the city, officials said.
The trees were selected because gingkos are tolerant of salt and traffic emissions and well-suited to a location that’s challenging for trees.
Project Canopy grants funded by USDA Forest Service-Urban and Community Forestry are administered by the Maine Forest Service.
The grant proposal was developed by city staff, with support from the Lewiston-Auburn Community Forest Board. The LACFB is a subcommittee of the Auburn Conservation Commission. Project Canopy’s annual grants are highly competitive.
