City Of Austin's Urban Forestry Hosts Wood Reclamation Event

Austin TX

01 June, 2021

9:58 AM

Description

AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit invites Austin area residents to take part in a reclaimed log pickup for community members wanting large logs for art projects or milling. Austin's urban forest provides millions of dollars annually in social, economic, and environmental benefits to the community and enhances the quality of life for Austin residents. The community's tree resource is an integral part of what makes Austin one of the most attractive cities in the country. As the city continues to grow and develop the urban forest remains an integral part of the Austin landscape, quietly performing as one of our most invaluable community members and infrastructure components. The wood reclamation event will be held Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at John Trevino Jr. Metro Park located at 9501 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Google Maps Community members are responsible for all loading and hauling of wood. Parks staff can cut logs down to size if needed. A liability waiver will need to be completed before participating. These are available on site at event days.Log dibs/claims will be assigned at a rate of one log per participant on event day only.For more information, click HERE or contact email Jesse Neumann. Urban Forestry, City of Austin