Heron Bay’s Outstanding Tree Efforts
Heron Bay is a huge supporter of the environment, as proven by their support of the Cole Reservoir, their extensive trail system and their tremendous tree efforts. The tree initiative may be something that you were not aware of, so allow me to elaborate in greater detail:
Since construction started in 2002, over 3,500 trees have been planted in the ROW and amenities areas. Applying their efforts further than the beautiful Atlanta golf community, Heron Bay has partnered with Henry and Spalding Counties to improve the beauty of streets in the area by adding trees, which are planted on fifty foot centers twice yearly during the dormant season. This particular approach has led to a survivability rate of almost 99%. Heron Bay and the partnering communities don’t just plant a tree and let that be that, they really want to make a difference, and so, the initiative is taken very seriously as both a certified arborist and landscape architect are hired to select the ideal trees for the development. Selections are made based on an appropriate genus and species diversity while still accomplishing the aesthetic goal of shaded, tree-lined streets. Trees used along streets include several species of Oaks, Maples and Elms, as well as more unusualy trees like Blackgum and Cryptomeria. The success and growth of trees has been phenomenal due to proper selection, adequate planting space and an ongoing system of care and education in partnership with the homeowner’s association. Way to be involved with the local community Heron Bay, you truly are more than just a master-planned community.
Tags: Atlanta Golf community, Henry County, master-planned community, tree intiative
