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is encouraged, however, to work with one or two other neighbors in order to reduce each individual's workload and to make it more fun, too. SELECTING THE PROJECT AREA Atypical project covers an area of several blocks, with 20 -30 new trees being planted in the public right -of -way between the curb and the sidewalk. In some cases, the project might consist of a single block formerly devoid of trees. Neighbors sometimes decide to plant trees along the perimeter of a neighbor- hood school, or in front of commercial buildings, or along a public highway. Each new project is a little different from the last one, because each group has different ideas and needs for reforesting its little piece of the com- munity. In general, the more focused a project is, the greater the effect of the new planting. In order to sustain interest in tree planting and to encourage new plantings, it is important that the initial project make as great an impres- sion as possible. Then those neighbors who may have at first been disinter- ested, are coaxed into action during subsequent projects. SELECTION OF POTENTIAL PLANTING SITES The Department of Public Works periodically receives and records requests from citizens for new trees. In addition to addresses on this list that fall within the selected project area, the Project Leader usually needs to canvass neighbors to ensure that a minimum of 20 trees per project will be planted. The most effective way to find participants for a particular project is to go door to door, asking neighbors who have sites that are available for new trees, if they would be interested in participating in the program. Flyers that describe the program (Appendix A) and the responsibilities of parti- cipants (Appendix B) are available for distribution. The Project Leader describes NeighborWoods, explaining that the trees are provided by the City, and that the neighbor must be willing to participate in the trees' planting and care. (Should a neighbor be elderly or infirm, other neighbors and volunteers can of course help to plant that person's trees.) While canvassing for potential planting sites, some neighbors will be en- countered who are just not interested in the program, or in urban trees at all. In such an instance, the Project Leader is encouraged to smile politely, wish the person a good day, and proceed to the next potential site. Because of the enormous number of available planting sites and interested citizens in our community, it is simply not efficient for a volunteer to spend time attempting what is usually a very unlikely conversion! SITE DESCRIPTION After addresses have been identified where trees might be planted and where the owners and tenants are willing to help plant and care for the new trees, the Project Leader visits each site to determine exact locations for the trees, given the amount of available space. (This step can be carried out 2