The city of Sedalia received a 2018 Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Grant through the Missouri Department of Conservation.
According to a news release, the grant provided funds for completion of a partial tree re-inventory along certain street right-of-ways and on public property- such as Liberty Park and Crown Hill Cemetery.
This year’s partial re-inventory included a total of 1,601 trees. The first was on 3rd Street on the north to Broadway Avenue on the south; and Limit Avenue on the west to Ohio Avenue on the east. The second was Broadway Avenue on the north to 11th Street on the south; and Stewart Avenue on the west to Ohio Avenue on the east. The third area was Crown Hill Cemetery.
The city’s Street Department staff has been working on trees identified in the re-inventory as needing maintenance, trimming or removal; as well as continuing to work on trees damaged during this winter’s storm events.
Trees were also planted this year as part of the TRIM grant funded efforts. The beginnings of a new grove presently having 12 trees was established on public property in a location adjacent to Crown Hill Cemetery. The trees planted included northern red oak, October glory maple, swamp white oak and a London planetree.
Any questions regarding these activities may be directed to the Public Works Department at (660) 827-3000, extension 1166.