Do you think raising trees from seed to saplings for use on community trails would be a good group project?

Question

If so what trees would you recommend.

Are their any pros or cons that you can foresee with this idea.

Answer 1

Yes it would be! I would recommend a Dogwood tree. The flowers are very beautiful.

Answer 2

It would be a great group project. Especially if it is an area where there is nothing to stop the trail from being destroyed by runoff. The best trees would depend on where you are. Research the kind of trees that are nearby where you want to plant. This will give you an idea of what types of plants will survive in your climate. Also you may want to make sure that it's not a tree with a shallow root system. Nothing will irritate those on the path more then to be tripping over roots the whole time they are on the trail. A good place to get an answer from is your parks department or the state natural resources dept. They can help you with the proper trees and how many to plant. They can also help you with proper spacing.

Answer 3

Yes, it would be great for boy scouts or girl scouts to earn merit badges for example. The trees should reflect what is native to your area. I would recommend a mix of species. Pines will grow faster than hardwoods, but having variety will make the trails more interesting. Perhaps raising trees to plant in small groves along the trail would be best. The different species will grow at different rates and can be planted on the trail over a period of time rather than all at once.

Answer 4

Planting trees anywhere would be a good project for a group of any size. I planted oak trees from seed in a town in which I used to live, a number of years ago. The trees are thriving and it gives me a sense of accomplishment along with the many memories of the town. Those trees will survive for years.

Answer 5

It sounds like a wonderful project. Be sure to find out what the regulations for the community trails is. Most require native only plants and trees, and have restrictions on where they can be placed
You should call the forest service, and the local nature conservancies. They can tell you what they need.

Answer 6

Yes, planting trees is always a good choice, the world needs more trees and vegetation's to create some cooling effect to our already warm planet.

Depends actually what you like to plant, it could be fruit bearing trees or just any trees as long as it gives shade. And depending on what area you will plant those trees. If you know the climate of your area then you could start your choices from there. I suggest trees that bear fruits, like small cherries because once the tree start bearing fruits it could invite birds and animals to the vicinity thus giving more life in the environment.

Answer 7

That seems like a wonderful project for a school group--of any age, but I'm particularly imagining younger kids. Not only could you help instill environmental awareness, you would also be giving them a benchmark to measure their own maturation. My sister's kindergarten class planted a tree; now, twenty years later, she finds it moving to go back and see the tree's growth.

The type of tree you use would depend on what thrives in your region (I live in the northeast where maple and pine are popular choices). Also, if you're planting on public property you may need to get permission!

Answer 8

Totally!!!
Plant trees that bare fruit, that's Yum Yum LOL HmmHmmm GOOD.
:)
The con is, it'll take them a while to grow, and if they do give food, it'll take them about 4 years I think to bear food.
BUMMER...
So yall will need patience ;-)

Answer 9

sure it would be, call your nearest state or national forest and ask which trees would be best for this sort of endevor. It will have a lot to do with where you live.