A Conservation Service Project
By Max WO
The scope of this project includes research, planning, fundraising as well as hosting and leading the tree planning activities over the 2 days period with a group of volunteers.
43
hours
of research, planning, fundraising and recruiting
15
volunteers
including adults and youth
54
hours
field work digging and planting trees
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin”
— John Muir
LeafLegacy
Goal
This project aims to restore and enhance biodiversity by planting native trees at the local reservoir recreation area.
It also provides an opportunity for my local community to participate in tree planting activities and promotes the understanding of the connection between nature, wildlife, and human well-being.
About this Project
Why
Originally planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1940s, millions of pine trees across California had been destroyed by the pine bark beetle. Over the last few years, close to 100 deceased pine trees were removed from Lafayette Reservoir recreation area.
How
To restore the degrading ecosystem and combat the spread of pine bark beetles, I had initiated LeafLegacy project to plant native trees. Three 12 ft-tall Valley Oak trees were strategically planted alongside the trail near the entrance of Lafayette Reservoir Park.
What
Quercus Lobata is the best choice because of its adaption to the environment. It is drought tolerant, grow quickly, reaching 20 feet in 5 years, and and up to 60 feet in 20 years. Mature specimens may attain an age of up to 600 years.
What people are saying
“I’m very excited to see these native trees planted here, I often need a shady place to take a break and these trees will do just that”
— Anonymous park visitor
My Process
01
Develop project proposal
Getting approval from the regional park on planting location, the species, the size and the number of trees to plant.
02
Develop plan
Researching the cost of materials. Sourcing trees and tool. Recruiting volunteers. Communicating plan and logistics to the ranger supervisor
03
Fundraise
Budgeting and launching fundraising campaign. Soliciting donation from nursery, friends and family. 19 donors. $1550 raised.
04
Execute plan
Hosting and leading a 2-day tree planting event. Managing 3 groups of 15 volunteers and assigning tasks to the groups.
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