South Portland Land Trust to distribute free tree seedlings

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 21, 2020

The South Portland Land Trust will distribute free cedar tree seedlings to local residents over the next two Saturdays. The trust has received a donation of 1,000 Northern White Cedar seedlings that will be distributed in pre-bundled sets of 10, said Richard Rottkov, trust president. Every young tree absorbs about 13 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, and full-grown trees absorb four times that amount. Trees also host a variety of birds and other animals, prevent erosion and mediate the effects of flooding, drought, summer heat and storm surges.