Thirty trees were recently planted in public right-of-way in Coeur d’Alene thanks to a $7,500 donation to the city’s reforestation program from Kootenai Health.

Because of the expansion of the hospital, some trees within the footprint of the new building on their property had to be removed. Kootenai Health will be planting many replacement trees on their property. Additionally, the hospital wanted to sponsor a planting program to help offset the loss of the trees on their property.

The 30 trees selected for planting are large deciduous shade trees and are being planted where there is adequate growing space and no overhead power lines. Abutting property owners have agreed to provide care, including watering and protecting from mowers and trimmers.

“These new street trees will provide many environmental, social and economic benefits for the entire community for years to come,” said Coeur d’Alene urban forester Katie Kosanke. “A big thank you to Kootenai Health for the generous donation!”

Crews from Senske Tree and Law Services plant a tree in the public right-of-way.