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ITEM TITLE: NEIGHBORWOODS PROGRAM AWARD CEREMONY <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: Presentation of awards to NeighborWoods volunteer leaders <br /> BRIEFING STATEMENT: <br /> In an effort to increase the number of new trees planted and cared for in the public rights -of- <br /> way, the Public Works Department in 1992 began a volunteer tree planting program called <br /> NeighborWoods. By using volunteers and innovative planting and nurturing techniques, the <br /> City has created a successful, efficient, and low -cost program that has stretched limited City <br /> resources and provided young trees with the care and maintenance they need to survive. The <br /> volunteers provide the care and water needed by the young trees to make it through the first <br /> critical years. In addition, the high - quality care provided by the volunteers in conjunction <br /> with the expertise offered by City staff ensures healthier trees and reduces the likelihood of <br /> expensive maintenance problems later. <br /> During the 1993 -94 tree planting season, approximately 173 volunteers planted more than 340" <br /> trees in Eugene neighborhoods and at area schools. The award ceremony is the City's <br /> opportunity to recognize the work and energy of the volunteers who have made the program <br /> a resounding success. <br /> ITEMS UNDER SEPARATE COVER: <br /> 1. Awards ceremony agenda <br /> 2. List of volunteer leaders (by ward) <br /> 3. Instructions for distributing the awards <br /> 4. NeighborWoods fact sheet and coloring book <br /> BACKGROUND: See packet <br />