Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel (right) and Burlington County Bridge Commission Chair Sandara Nunes show off some of the trees the commission is distributing to county towns as part of its third annual tree-planting initiative.
The Burlington County Bridge Commission continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and a reduction in the county’s carbon footprint with its third annual tree-planting initiative.
Each year, the commission acquires and distributes 100 trees to be planted on public lands throughout the county. They play an essential role in supporting local wildlife, preventing erosion and regulating temperature and moisture.
“The bridge commission is committed to being a good environmental steward and we’re proud to partner with the commissioners and local municipalities to create green, sustainable communities for residents, visitors and future generations,” said commission chair Sandra Nunes.
During this year’s tree-planting initiative, the commission partnered with JMA Landscaping/Popes Garden to acquire 100 trees for planting in nine participating municipalities: Westampton, Florence, Pemberton Township, Springfield, Willingboro, Edgewater Park, Mount Holly, Eastampton and New Hanover.
All 40 county municipalities were given the opportunity to participate. This year, nine of them chose to plant and were able to request up to 10 trees from a variety of species, including crape myrtles, dogwoods, heritage birches, red buds, sugar maples, river oaks, river birch and Eastern red cedars. Each tree is about 5 feet tall and will be planted in various public spaces, including local parks, right of ways or other public lands.
