The City of Norwich will plant more trees this fall with the help of Norwich Nursery, and there are only a few left for Norwich residents who have yet to claim one. (Photo by Zachary Meseck)

NORWICH – The City of Norwich is planning to plant another round of trees, but unlike last year’s planting efforts it will be partnering with Norwich Nursery to get the job done.

According to the Chairperson of the Norwich Tree Commission Rebecca Hargrave, the City of Norwich took part in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Community Urban Forestry Grant Program, and agreed to plant 60 trees between 2019 and 2020.

Hargrave said while numerous trees were planted last year thanks to the efforts of volunteers, this year due to the coronavirus Norwich Tree Commission members thought it would be better to enlist the aid of a local business, Norwich Nursery. Hargrave added that the trees are being planted on city residents’ properties with their consent.

She said overall, the City of Norwich received $13,015.25 through the forestry grant program, and that there are only a handful of trees that aren’t claimed.

“I believe there are only three or four spots open at this point,” said Hargrave. “If residents are interested in getting a tree planted on their property, then they should act quickly.”