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Planting The Roots Of Community

Trees Atlanta holds fundraiser for beautification, restoration projects

Scores of people came out Saturday for Trees Atlanta's 12th Annual Tree Sale.

The sale of native and exotic trees, plants and vines, goes toward Neighborwoods program which plants trees in communities all over parts of metro Atlanta that are inside the Perimeter.

The plantings, which go from October through March, result in 2,000 trees being put in the ground each year.

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The other program proceeds go toward is restoration efforts. That's where Trees Atlanta staff and volunteers plant trees in an effort to spiff up an area.

The first such planting this fall is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Decatur Cemetery, where 50 native trees will be planted.

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