Creek ReLeaf

Creek ReLeaf

Project Team
Frederick County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources Frederick Landscaping, Inc. Conservation Services, Inc.
Project Description

The Creek ReLeaf program is a multi-year reforestation program designed to increase the total amount of forested area within Frederick County Maryland on public and privately owned lands. The Creek ReLeaf project is remarkable for the scale of its impact, with 150 acres planted in 2018 and an additional 185 acres planned for the coming year. The program also has a noteworthy process for assessing potential sites, prioritizing plantings that align closely with the county’s Green Infrastructure plan, occur along stream banks, or provide thermal benefits to Brook Trout watersheds.
To read the full project narrative and view more photos, visit the project folder on our Google Drive!

Best Habitat Creation

This category recognizes restoration projects that create or restore a high-quality blend of wetland or upland wildlife habitats. Depending on the number and type of projects submitted, separate awards may be made for forest creation and wetland/meadow creation projects.

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