Greenville Magazine - April 2008 - (Page 37) able development. Greenville’s future depends not only on progress, but also on maintaining natural beauty, and our mission is to plant, promote and protect trees.” The organization has implemented various programs to ensure reforestation. Trees Greenville, along with corporate, civic and state partners, has taken on three Gateway Plantings at Woodruff Road, Highway 123 and Whitehorse Road and Interstate 385 and Harrison Bridge Road. These projects involve planting a large variety of small trees very close together to mimic natural forest characteristics. Tree Gardens are educational plantings for school or community center grounds that are mutually beneficial to students and wildlife. Each Tree Garden features native trees arranged in natural spatial patterns, providing a habitat as well as a comprehensive learning tool. “Tree Gardens are specifically built for educational experience on all levels. All subjects can be exemplified in a Tree Garden, and our companion curriculum will enhance these learning opportunities,” Teachey says. Model gardens have been completed at League Academy and Fountain Inn Elementary School. Trees Greenville, along with Carolina First, the Greenville Tree Foundation and the Carolina Foothills Garden Club, is embarking upon another exciting project called Legacy Trees, identifying and raising trees with potential to live 100-plus years. Employing the latest in Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, Trees Greenville is locating public sites throughout the county where these trees can be relocated and sheltered. Currently, they have identified more than 2,200 potential planting sites in Greenville County. As individuals, one of our greatest contributions to preserving Upstate trees is to instill their importance and value in our children. “Getting children involved with nature activities is a great start, but the best way to inspire them to protect the environment is to fully educate ourselves first so we can then speak clearly and concisely on nature’s worth,” says Teachey. GM april 2008 | Greenville MaGazine 37
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