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Tree Board Seeking Grant to Carve Two Large Tree Trunks in Heritage Park

Author: Patrick Plantenberg, Tree Board Chair Townsend Tree Board Chair, Townsend Rotary Club

Tree Board Seeking Grant to Carve Two Large Tree Trunks in Heritage Park Patrick Plantenberg, Tree Bosrd The Townsend Tree Board received a grant to remove two large hazardous white cottonwoods (Populus alba) in Heritage Park. The stumps were left from 8-14 feet high so they could be carved into characters for the enjoyment of the children using Heritage Park (See Photos 1 and 2). The Tree Board now will be soliciting another grant to have a tree carving artist do the artwork. Children will be asked to submit their suggestions of what characters should be carved into the trunks. A committee will be formed to judge entries. Then artists will be asked to submit their renditions of the characters chosen.

Please submit any questions to Patrick Plantenberg at 406-431-4615 or suggestions for artists or characters to the Townsend Tree Board at 110 Broadway, Townsend, MT 59644.

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PhotoCredit: Pat Plantenberg
Image 1 Caption: Cottonwood 1 at Heritage Park
Image 2 Caption: Cottonwood 2 at Heritage Park