Trees for Houston plants over 100 trees – Houston Public Media

Gabrielle Dawkins/Houston Public MediaTrees for Houston came to F.M. Law Park in Southeast Houston today where they planted over a hundred native trees.

Around a hundred volunteers gathered to help plant the trees by hand as a part of Trees for Houston's initiative to create accessible green spaces for the city of Houston. Trees for Houston partnered with the Aramco family of companies to plant the trees at F.M. Law Park, who funded the planting, the trees themselves, and watering and maintenance for the next two years.

Natalie Roberts, projects director, says that after those two years, they no longer require the same everyday care — but Trees for Houston will continue to check-in.

"Over the next couple of years we're gonna monitor them, see if there's anything we need to adjust with those trees before we're walking away from them," said Roberts. "But, you know, nothing's ever fully walked away from. Things stay on our list. We know what we planted 15 years ago, so we like to come back and see how things are doing, check in on them every once in a while."

Roberts says the trees will continue to grow for the next fifteen years, providing a home to local wildlife as well as shade, greenery and clean air to park visitors.

"We know that this truly will have an impact and benefit on the community ... since this park is so clearly loved," Roberts said.

Trees for Houston has planted 800,000 trees in the city of Houston over the past 40 years.