City of The Dalles THE DALLES — The City of The Dalles is launching the second round of its Residential Tree Grant Program, offering grants to residents for planting trees and enhancing property beautification. Managed by the Beautification and Tree Committee (BTC), this program aims to improve the urban forest, increase property values and provide essential environmental benefits. Applications are open until Sept.
1, with approved recipients picking up their trees on Oct. 12. Residents within The Dalles city limits are eligible to apply for grants.
The trees offered are hardy, pest-resistant species approximately 1x 1.5-inches in diameter and 5–8-feet tall. Applicants must ensure no underground utilities are within five feet of the planting site by calling 811.
Requests for a tree gator or spot sprinkler can be made if in-ground irrigation is unavailable. Root barriers are required for planting in the improved right-of-way. Applications will be reviewed by the BTC, with notifications sent by Sept.
15. Recipients must pick up their trees at Thompson Park, 602 West Second St., on Oct.
12 at 10 a.m., where a planting demonstration and care instructions will be provided.
“We were so happy and pleased to inaugurate the residential tree grant program last year,” said Beautification and Tree Committee Chair Janet Kavanagh. “It’s a joy to drive around town and see them thriving, knowing that with time they will provide shade mitigating our hot summers and promote walkabi.