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Orange County Kicks Off New Tree-Planting Program on Arbor Day at Great Oaks Village on April 24
Orange County, FL – Orange County today announced plans to plant hundreds of native trees countywide over the next several years as part of OC Loves Trees, a new initiative designed to inspire an appreciation for trees and expand the County’s urban canopy.
In celebration of Arbor Day, the County will officially launch the program with a tree-planting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on April 24 at Great Oaks Village, located at 1718 E. Michigan Street in Orlando. Great Oaks Village, Florida's oldest and largest foster care group home, reflects the program's spirit with its motto: "From Small Acorns Grows Great Oaks."
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will headline a series of speakers, including Tanya Wilson, Director of the County’s Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department, and Venerria Thomas, Director of the County’s Community and Family Services Department.
Orange County is funding tree plantings through revenue generated by mitigation provisions in its updated Arbor Ordinance, implemented in 2024. The ordinance provides better protection to trees during development and prioritizes adding new trees to the County's urban canopy.
Under the ordinance, developers must preserve mature, ecologically significant trees on-site, replant more trees than they remove, or contribute to a fund used by the County to plant trees in public spaces and neighborhoods.
As part of OC Loves Trees, the County will also educate the public about the benefits of trees, including shade, cooler neighborhoods, improved air quality, reduced energy costs, and enhanced wildlife habitat.
Learn more about OC Loves Trees: https://ocfl.box.com/s/gkvjfeq0m7rg31tp8n4w2lzr2drcrdg7
Media interested in attending the April 24, 2026, event at Great Oaks Village, please RSVP to: PIO@OCFL.net.
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