• Canopy cover for reduced urban heat island
• Stormwater capture and management
• Carbon storage in tree/shrub biomass and the soil
• Wildlife habitat value and biodiversity conservation
• Aesthetic value and enhanced human wellness

Overgrown shrubs that threatened the maturing trees have been removed and four mini-groves have been created with three more planned

The 75 ft x 170 ft area is on the southeast side of the Memorial Grove near Shasta Drive. Over 200 native understory plants and 13 trees were planted to create a rich and diverse habitat for pollinators and wildlife. The plant species were specially selected for spring flowering and fall foliage color, as well as drought and pest tolerance.

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