From Tree Fredericksburg
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has awarded a $5,000 grant to Tree Fredericksburg for tree planting in
the City of Fredericksburg. The grant will fund the planting of 50 trees along the streets of the city using small
appropriate tree species for under power lines. Tree species that do well under power lines that will be part of
this planting will include: American Hornbeam, Redbud, Okame Cherry, Trident Maple, and Chokecherry.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is a strong supporter of tree health and the planting of appropriate tree
species under power lines. REC has received the Tree Line USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation for the last
17 consecutive years. This award is given to the electric utilities that have high standards for quality tree care
and who support their local communities with tree planting grants. “Trimming trees properly and planting the
correct trees under power lines increases energy reliability for communities and can lower energy bills” says
Cindy Devlin Musick, the Director of Vegetation Management Services, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative,
Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Tree Fredericksburg’s mission is to restore the tree canopy in the city of Fredericksburg. Tree Fred has planted
over 8,000 trees in the City of Fredericksburg since 2008 and has given away over 10,000 free trees to the
community to plant in their yards. To learn more about proper tree planting and opportunities to obtain free
trees, visit www.treefredericksburg.org.
