The Webster Open Space Re-Tree Project is an initiative of Friends of Webster Trails and aims to fulfill two objectives:

(1)  Improve the ecological resiliency of forested habitat within the Webster Open Space areas; and

(2)  Increase public knowledge of the threats to local forest ecology and ways we can collectively mitigate these risks.

We intend to plant native tree species in areas where other native species have previously been lost or are currently under threat. The supplemental plantings will increase overall canopy cover while enriching the mix of tree species, age and physical structure, resulting in a more robust and resilient ecosystem. We will strive to involve the community through volunteer activities, informational postings and educational engagement.

Our combined actions will ensure a network of Webster Open Space areas that can continue to provide recreational, educational and ecological value for generations to come.