The Franklin County Coalition and the Legal Defense Fund Launch Tree Planting Program in Partnership with The Plantation Nursery

CONTACT:
Thomas Linzey, Esq.
709-0457

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shippensburg (5/5) - In honor of the observance of Earth Day and Franklin County's Earth Awareness Month, the Franklin County Coalition and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) have partnered with the Plantation Nursery to launch a Countywide tree planting program. In support of the Program, the Plantation Nursery - located in Quincy Township - has donated Hemlock trees to the Coalition, and Coalition volunteers will plant the trees for interested residents.

The Plantation, located at 10160 Polidor Road in Quincy Township, is owned and operated by Judy and Dave Polidor. The Plantation offers products and services ranging from trees, stonework, and wood. Judy Polidor, co-owner of The Plantation, supported the donations by explaining that "we are stewards here on Earth. We are just giving back to the community what has been given to us."

Tom Linzey, staff attorney for the Legal Defense Fund, praised The Plantation, stating that "other businesses should follow the lead of The Plantation. Keeping Franklin County green will take the combined investments of business owners, nonprofit organizations, and concerned individuals. We're happy that we could play a small part in providing these resources and services to Franklin County residents."

Through the Tree Planting program, up to two Hemlock saplings are offered free of charge to any Franklin County resident. Interested individuals must call 530-0764 to place an order for the saplings. Once the order is received, Franklin County Coalition volunteers will arrange a date and time for delivery of the saplings and will plant the trees for the property owner. An agreement to care for the tree for a period of three years must then be signed by the property owner.

The Franklin County Coalition is an association of twelve nonprofit Franklin County community organizations and over thirty locally owned businesses working to build a sustainable Franklin County.