Follow your tree
Congratulations! You received a gift tree.
What’s next?
Your tree, along with other dedicated trees, will be planted in the Central Wetlands near New Orleans, where it will one day become part of a forest, providing wildlife habitat and hurricane protection to communities.
The Central Wetlands Unit was heavily impacted by historic logging and saltwater intrusion from the Mississippi Gulf Outlet (MRGO). What once was a thick and healthy swamp is now mostly marsh and open water. Following the closure of MRGO, the salinity in this area has dropped to where it can once again support cypress trees. Restoring the swamp forest will result in higher quality wildlife habitat, storm surge/wind attenuation, and healthier ecosystems.
Updates
On March 20th and 21st, a team of 60 enthusiastic volunteers from Tulane and Washington International School joined forces to plant a total of 500 Bald Cypress and Water Tupelo trees. What a fantastic collaboration to enhance our environment! See the pictures here.
On March 8th, a dynamic dozen volunteers with InterVarsity rolled up their sleeves and planted a grand total of 110 bald cypress and water tupelo trees. Every tree counts, and every volunteer’s effort makes a big difference! See the pictures here.
On January 27, a squad of 25 eager volunteers rolled up their sleeves and planted a whopping 360 Bald Cypress trees in the central Wetlands! Check out the pics here.
On January 12 & 13th, CRCL was joined by 75 volunteers to plant 780 cypress trees. See pictures here: CWRC CYPRESS TREE PLANTING 1.12 & 13
On December 9, 2023, we kicked off our cypress tree plantings in the Central Wetlands. CRCL staff along with 28 volunteers planted 273 trees. See pictures here: CWRC CYPRESS TREE PLANTING 12.9.23
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