The role of the Chester City Shade Tree Commission is the first and foremost to educate and inform Chester residents about the benefits of trees. Chester City Council appointed the newly formed Chester City Shade Tree Commission to have oversight of sight trees as well as trees located on publicity owned property. The commission consists of five volunteer members and meets on a monthly basis.
Some of the numerous benefits associated with the urban trees include releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide to freshen the air we breathe and removing ozone and other pollutants. Trees save energy and reduce cooling costs. Other benefits of trees include improving your healthwhen recovering from surgery and even reducing violence. The Commission plans to hold community meetings to discuss tree issues and provide residents with information on planting and tree maintenance in the near future.
The Shade Tree Commission's first project will focus on Washington Park. With extremely limited funding, a grant from the State Senator, Dominic Pileggi, will allow it to undertake a small project within the park. The project will include removing deteriorated and dead trees that pose potential safety hazards. The Commission is eager to work with residents in the surrounding neighborhoods to assist with this project. The Shade Tree Commission's next project will then focus on planting trees in Memorial Park.
The Commission continues to work closely with the Chester Parks Development to address tree related issues within the City's Parks.
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