Arbor Day Noted, Residents Urged To Plant Trees The first Wednesday in April is always Arbor Day in Maryland. It’s a good time to start thinking about spring and tree-planting.The many trees and seedlings that are planted on Arbor Day focus attention on the values of our trees and forests. It’s important to plant trees every year so that future generations can enjoy their beauty, appreciate their ability to reduce soil erosion, moderate temperature and wind, and provide wood fiber, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities.
Each year, to help commemorate Arbor Day, the DNR-Forest Service gives pine seedlings to public school third graders. With the cooperation of the school system, the seedlings are distributed to the children with the hope that the young pine trees will be planted, nurtured, and recognized as an important renewable resource.
Forest landowners are encouraged to contact their local DNR Forest Service office for free information about how managing forest land can benefit them and the environment.
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PLANT Community Celebration, Oakland, MD
presentation of Governor's Proclamation for Arbor Day 2001
(L-R) Garrett Co. Commissioner Fred Holliday, Garrett Forestry Bd Member Chuck Hoffeditz, MFA Executive Director Karin Miller, Garrett Forestry Board Chairman Mike Kozier to Oakland Mayor Asa McCain.
The 150th tree is planted by students from Swan Meadow School. 
Brian Crabtree, a local Boy Scout, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout with the completion of his project to plant 150 trees in the Oakland area to commemorate the town’s recent sesquicentennial.
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATED WITH PLANTINGS
reprinted from The Republican, Oakland, MDThere are two new saplings taking root near the Garrett County Courthouse, planted this week in observance of Arbor Day. The trees are little-leaf lindens, which are medium-sized trees, according to Ernie Metz, forester for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service Project. Metz said planting trees is an important step for all citizens to take, as trees provide a variety of benefits to the environment and to the quality of life for citizens. Brian Crabtree, a local Boy Scout, is working toward planting 150 trees in the Oakland area to commemorate the town’s recent sesquicentennial.In the photo, from left, are Asa McCain, mayor of Oakland; Bob Webster, regional director of the Maryland Forest Service; Louise Upole, DNR forest ranger; Crabtree; Donna Burton, DNR forest ranger; Commissioner Fred Holliday; Phillip Kisner, Garrett County Forestry Board member; Commissioners Wendell Beitzel and Ernie Gregg; and Karin Miller, forestry board member and Executive Director of the Maryland Forest Association. Miller is displaying the Arbor Day proclamation, signed by the Governor.
