My town lets you request street trees be planted anywhere you can keep an eye on them and water if needed. I am responsible for four trees on my block, and just requested three more. It’s great to know that I’m literally throwing shade.

@danielpunkass That's a fantastic program! Do they also let you choose the species?

@GaraksApprentice No, at least not unless you know somebody (I assume) and push for it. They choose what they think is best for the neighborhood and mitigating factors (like power lines).

@danielpunkass that makes sense, though I wish councils at least gave a short list of species you could choose from. Around here they just plant the same species on an entire street, no residential engagement. Though at least they're (sometimes) prioritising appropriate natives.