Grow Zone Restoration Technique - Planting Bare Root Seedlings

www.austintexas.gov/watershed/creekside
The City of Austin is working to restore the native forests that used to flourish beside creeks by creating "grow zones" in city parks. In these areas, the City of Austin stops mowing and volunteers, birds, and squirrels help plant native seeds and seedlings.
Benefits of a creekside forest:
• Improves the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain
• Prevents stream bank erosion
• Filters storm runoff, removing pollutants before they reach the creek
• Provides habitat and food for a diverse group of animals
• Provides shade that cools air and water temperatures
• Creates a greenbelt forest with diverse tree and plant communities
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• Reduces the City's carbon footprint
• Reduces maintenance so park staff can focus on other park projects