Tree planting brings renewal to Cathedral District

Posted on May 1, 2020 By Editor Brooklyn, Downtown, Springfield, Neighborhood News

Workmen from Liberty Landscape plant trees near St. John’s Cathedral April 9.

While the world seems to be on pause, the City of Jacksonville’s plan to plant more than 60 trees in right of ways within the City’s Cathedral District brought a sense of renewal at Easter time.

The plan comes free of charge to the Cathedral District as part of a larger plan by the City to plant trees county wide.

“This partnership with the City is so much appreciated. It’s one of the components of our overall Master Development Plan to distinguish the District as a leafy, green neighborhood and will complement the already mature trees,” said Ginny Myrick, CEO and president of Cathedral District-Jax. “Working with Kathleen McGovern, arborist for the City, and Ricky Leon, the City’s Urban Forester was easy and very professional. And what perfect timing, with Easter representing a time for renewal and rebirth.”

Liberty Landscape began the planting April 9 in the northeast quadrant of the Cathedral District. Each tree is guaranteed for one year and each approved location can be easily seen on the City’s website: https://pg-cloud.com/JacksonvilleFL/#home