Tree NM Plants Its One Millionth Tree
And Gives Away 5,000 To the Public

Albuquerque, NM – Tree New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque are partnering to offer the public 5,000 seedlings for planting at residences. The City of Albuquerque is working hard to bring the tree canopy up to 68% in public parks and streets. “We would like to see the entire city reach a greater canopy level”, said Suzanne Probart, executive director, Tree New Mexico, “and with the give-away, this is one way we can educate and encourage people to help with the overall effort of energy conservation.

Trees can save 10 – 30% of total summer air conditioning costs when placed on the west and south side of your home.”

What: The First Annual Martin J. Chavez Tree Give-away - 5,000 trees will be given away!
Tree species: Austrian and Afghan pines, NM Olive, Desert Willow, and Lacebark Elm. The trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: Saturday, March 17th, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Tiguex Park (corner of Mountain Rd NW and 19th Street – across from the Albuquerque Museum)

The Millionth Tree Planting Ceremony - 11:00 a.m.

Honored Guest: Mayor Martin J. Chavez
As a founding board member of Tree New Mexico, we are honored to have Mayor Chavez join us for this momentous occasion. The Millionth Tree is a 14’ Giant Sequoia donated by the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department, Parks Division

To find out more about how you can volunteer and get involved, contact Tree New Mexico at (505) 265-4554, or by email at tnm@treenm.com.