A note from Indya Kincannon
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Planting a tree on Arbor Day with Gabe Bolas, Kasey Krouse and Gwen McKenzie, November 2023
** Trees in our past and future
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It’s been a hot summer, and we're all seeking ways to stay cool and safe -- now and in the future. How can we lower temperatures, mitigate flooding, reduce our utility bills, and enhance the health and beauty of our city?
Trees are the answer.
Trees have always been important in my family.
Every Christmas we bought a live Christmas tree and planted it when the soil warmed up. Fall brought beautiful colors, and lots of raking. We had swings on the backyard Black Oak... and a hammock on the pecan tree. And, at the end of her life, my sister's ashes were placed with the root ball of a Serviceberry tree.
The value of trees goes beyond beauty and recreation. Trees trap carbon, absorb stormwater, create shade, and provide habitat for wildlife. They are a low-cost efficient way to make our city safer, healthier, and more resilient.
That’s why I am so proud of our Urban Forest Master Plan ([link removed]) , the culmination of many years of community input which is moving forward thanks to millions of dollars of grants from the federal government ([link removed]) .
Our Tree Plan can be summarized in three short phrases:
* More trees
* Better trees (i.e. not Bradford pears)
* Trees planted in the places that need them most
We plan to optimize the tree canopy on City property, using native species of the right size for their surroundings. Equally important, we will train a new generation of urban arborists, because trees require care and maintenance, just like other infrastructure. Many thanks to members of the City of Knoxville Tree Board, Trees Knoxville, KUB, and many other partners for all your work in creating this plan!
To learn more about how we can take positive action for a healthier, more resilient future, I invite you to visit KnoxvilleTreePlan.org ([link removed]) and -- for a unique experience including trees! -- an exhibit called Win the Future, ([link removed]) that opens on First Friday, Aug. 2, at the Arts and Culture Alliance, 100 S. Gay Street.
Very truly yours,
Me and my sister playing in the autumn leaves and enjoying the Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, D.C. Tidal Basin.
Check the bottom left "Trees Are the Answer" bumper sticker on my first car, a 1978 4-speed Corolla with an 8-track cassette player purchased for $100 from my Physics teacher.
The Leaves of Loudoun’ collection for my 9th grade Biology class has 30-plus distinct species all from our yard and school. I still have it! And check the bottom left "Trees Are the Answer" bumper sticker on my first car, a 1978 4-speed Corolla with an 8-track cassette player purchased for $100 from my Physics teacher.
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