Lions Green Teams can organize tree planting service projects in their communities. Clubs and districts can use these resources to help plan their tree planting projects.
Trees help:
Sustain life on earth.
Conserve soil and water.
Provide shade.
Provide food.
Provide a source of timber and medicine.
Absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Generally, broad-leaf, long-lasting trees absorb the most carbon from the atmosphere. To determine the best tree to plant in your community, contact your local forestry division. In addition, Lions Green Teams can donate the harvest of fruit trees to a local food pantry, orphanage, or shelter for the homeless. Additionally, Lions Green Teams can plant trees as living memorials. Some clubs have planted Lions memorial forests.
Before implementing a tree planting project, Lions should consider doing the following:
Evaluate community needs.
Partner with local organizations.
Determine the best project for the community.
Outline a plan. Include procedures, materials needed, and costs.
Submit the plan and budget to the Lions club, district, or multiple district for approval.
Once approved:
Request Lion volunteers for the project committee.
Obtain legal permits for the project.
Create a large Lions-logo sign for the project.
Advise project volunteers to wear protective clothing, e.g., gloves, boots.
Invite local media to witness the project.
To plant a tree:
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball. Loosen the root ball slightly.
Place the tree in the hole.
Cover the hole with soil. Pat down the soil.
Water the tree.
Remove weeds from around the tree. Protect the tree from animals.
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