Batavia residents can once again add a new tree to their neighborhood through the City’s Parkway Tree Program, an annual initiative that supports community reforestation and a healthy urban tree canopy.
Funded through the City’s Non-Reusable Bag Fee, the program allows residents to purchase a parkway tree for $30, which includes the tree, planting, and mulch. Available trees this year include Swamp White Oak, Common Hackberry, Northern Catalpa, River Birch, and Bur Oak.
To help maintain tree diversity and avoid conflicts with utilities and infrastructure, requests are limited to one tree per address and planting locations must meet spacing requirements.
Trees are typically 6 to 12 feet tall at planting. Residents are responsible for watering and basic care, while the City guarantees trees through the first growing season.
Residents can complete the Parkway Tree Request Form online or request a paper application. For more information, visit bataviail.gov/parkwaytrees.