The
Katrina Tree Recovery Campaign took shape from the common interests and
a timely conversation between Audubon and The Arbor Day Foundation following
the storm. Knowledge of Audubon Mississippi’s presence on the gulf
coast and The Arbor Day Foundation’s annual membership drive prompted
a shared vision for helping to replace the many trees destroyed by the
hurricane. As stated in the press release, over the course of a four-month
period, this nationally-advertised campaign raised funds from people across
43 states that sent 25,600 bare-root natives trees to coastal Mississippi
and southeastern Louisiana in March. In addition, over 100 volunteers
assisted in distributing these plants at 20 sites across the region. The
response from grateful recipients was overwhelming and a second distribution
is being planned for late fall of 2006.
This component of Operation Backyard Recovery will focuses on promoting
the planting of native trees and shrubs to replace those lost during the
storm and encouraging homeowners to restore their yards with bird-friendly
species. This part of the project will build upon existing programming
and partnerships between Audubon Mississippi and other organizations and
communities, including already established community-based native plant
nurseries and native plant landscaping projects at schools, businesses
and government facilities.
As with the birdhouse component of Operation Backyard Recovery, this
effort has led to a broader awareness of the importance of good backyard
habitat for wildlife. The value of native plants as shelter and as a source
of forage for birds and wildlife is a key message along with the recognition
of the resilience of native plants to natural disturbances, including
hurricanes.
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The
Katrina Tree Recovery Campaign took shape from the common interests and
a timely conversation between Audubon and The Arbor Day Foundation following
the storm. Knowledge of Audubon Mississippi’s presence on the gulf
coast and The Arbor Day Foundation’s annual membership drive prompted
a shared vision for helping to replace the many trees destroyed by the
hurricane. As stated in the press release, over the course of a four-month
period, this nationally-advertised campaign raised funds from people across
43 states that sent 25,600 bare-root natives trees to coastal Mississippi
and southeastern Louisiana in March. In addition, over 100 volunteers
assisted in distributing these plants at 20 sites across the region. The
response from grateful recipients was overwhelming and a second distribution
is being planned for late fall of 2006.
