CENTRAL FALLS REFORESTATION
Central Falls has one of the lowest canopy covers of any municipality in the State of Rhode Island. Largess Forestry and The Voice of the Forest Alliance is working with the community to reforest this treasured 1.4 square mile municipality situated along the Blackstone River. Central Falls recently met the criteria to become a Tree City USA recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Largess Forestry and The Voice of the Forest Alliance are working with Central Falls and other municipalities who are seeking to increase their canopy covers to bring about revitalized cities and towns. Above and below are pictures from the annual event Operation Treehugger,
PLANTING PROJECTS
HIGGINSON PARK PLANTING 2019
Largess Forestry, City of Central Falls, and Students from Central Falls schools planted 33 Dawn Redwood trees at Higginson Park called The Peace Forest. This is a part of Largess Forestry's initiative to re-green urban areas to increase health and decrease crime.
STREET TREE PLANTING: CHERRY TREE PLANTING ON ROOSEVELT BLVD.
Largess Forestry planted over 50 Cherry Trees trees along Roosevelt Boulevard in Central Falls, which is now noted as being a part of the New England Cherry Blossom Festival.
2016 OPERATION TREEHUGGER
Largess Forestry worked with Calcutt Middle School and Central Falls High School to plant trees around the school area. Students were educated on how to plant trees and why it’s important for urban areas. Operation Treehugger is an annual event.
2017 OPERATION TREEHUGGER: CROSSMAN PARK FOOD FOREST
Largess Forestry and Voice of the Forest Alliance teamed up with the City of Central Falls, RI to create a healthful green space at the park this past spring. Largess Forestry and the students from Calcutt Middle School and Central Falls High School planted 22 fruit trees and 12 blueberry bushes in the park for anyone in the city to enjoy. This is part of a larger by effort by Mayor Diossa to reforest Central Falls and build a healthier community.
2018 OPERATION TREEHUGGER: THE PEACE FOREST
For the 4th year in a row, City of Central Falls is working with the students to reforest the city. This year we will be creating THE PEACE FOREST planting, and will take place tomorrow at Higginson Park, where we will be planting 33 sacred Dawn Redwood Trees. Largess Forestry, City of Central Falls, The Voice of the Forest Alliance, and over 100 middle school students, the world's future, took part in this community effort.
The City of Central Falls, RI has shown great leadership in its reforestation and is famed citywide arboretum. We want this forest to be the first of many that will spread nationwide. It will be called the 'Dawn Redwood Peace Forest.' This green canopy will filter pollution and reduce crime, promoting clean air, health, and well-being. People can visit this forest and choose peace instead of violence.
Earth Day/Arbor Day 2019 in Jenks Park
On Arbor Day weekend, Voice of the Forest Alliance, Largess Forestry, and the City of Central Falls teamed up to have a community planting event at Jenks Park in Central Falls.
Street Tree Plantings - Perry, Hunt, Illinois, & Summer Street