City of Macclenny 

Sustainable Tree Planting Initiative

Project Introduction

In this short video, we explain the project in more detail.

Also, visit the FAQ page for more information.

Project Mission

The city's tree planting project is aimed at replacing invasive tree species to increase biodiversity, improve air and water quality, and foster a healthier and more sustainable environment in the most urban area of our community.

Plan of Action

Tree Removal

Remove the Bradford Pear trees located within city right-of-way streets.

Why?  The Bradford Pear or Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) is predicted to be invasive with a high invasion risk as evaluated by the University of Florida/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants and is not recommended (https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/assessments/pyrus-calleryana/).

Furthermore, the lack of species diversity within the city limits puts the many benefits of urban forests at risk.

Tree Planting

Replace the Bradford Pear trees with a variety of Florida native trees.

New trees will be well-suited to the urban planting site and will enhance the environment for both wildlife and people. 

To enhance biodiversity, no one species will make up more than 25% of the planting selection.

Areas of Hwy 90, Sixth Street, and Fifth Street have all been selected for the tree planting project.

Learn More

Whether you are new to gardening in Florida or not, this course teaches you how to incorporate Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) principles into your landscape or garden. Learn landscape design and maintenance tips that will save you time and money, plus protect Florida's unique natural resources.

What are Florida Friendly Landscapes? Any landscape can be Florida-Friendly if it is designed and cared for according to the nine FFL principles, which encourage individual expression of landscape beauty. Design your landscape to suit your tastes, your community, and your lifestyle! Care for your landscape the Florida-Friendly way!

Questions?

To submit your questions or comments, please click the button below or email alamborn@ufl.edu