Paola-Tree-Board

Our

Mission

Statement

The Paola Tree Board

promotes

and protects the

urban forest of Paola

educating

the public about

the proper selection, planting

and maintenance

of trees,

working in partnership

with

the City Government

for the

health and

development

trees in the

public parks

and

public rights-of-way,

A healthy urban forest does not happen by chance;
it is the result of careful planning and management.
Help us protect our urban canopy by joining the Paola Tree Board.

Wallace Park
Paola’s city park was established
in 1910 and expanded to 42
acres in 1912. The grounds
include a variety of recreational
facilities, the annual Miami
County Fair and the arboretum.
Over 20 species of native trees
are featured, as well as the
Celebration Trees, which are
planted by the Paola Tree Board
to memorialize events and loved
ones.

Celebrate a Life Well-
Lived

Your loved one can be honored with the
planting of a tree in the Paola
Arboretum.

The Paola Tree Board will help you
select a beautiful tree appropriate to
our area.

Your special tree will be marked with a
plaque that designates the botanical
name, the date and the significance.

Trees are planted in the spring and fall
in the Paola Arboretum, which is
located in Wallace Park.

The cost is $250.00.
This includes:

Tree selection
Planting & mulching
Marble plaque
Ongoing care and maintenance
Promotion (if desired)

A recent Tree planting in
Wallace Park

Choosing a Tree

Your tree is a living memorial that
should live for generations if
chosen and planted
appropriately.

The first step is selecting a tree
that can accommodate to the clay
soil and cruel winds of Kansas.

The Tree Board follows the
guidelines established by the
Kansas State Forest Service and
consults with the Miami County
Extension Master Gardeners.

Utilizing this expertise, the Tree
Board will match your wishes to a
tree with the best attributes.

For instance, if you wish a Maple
tree, we would recommend an
Amur Maple ‘Flame’ for its beauty
as well as its resistance to pests
and tolerance of sun, drought and
wind.

Protect and preserve our URBAN CANOPY, the trees
along our streets, in our parks and around our public
buildings.

Why should we care about trees?

Trees are more than merely beautiful, they perform many
useful functions such as:
Absorbing thousands of gallons of water run off each year
Metabolizing carbon dioxide to control pollution
Producing oxygen, the air we breathe
Providing shade and cooling the environment
Enhancing property values
Contributing to better streets and better communities

Tree Care Tip

Did you know that mulching,
when done properly, can be
tree's best friend?

Mulch helps control weeds,
retain soil moisture, prevent
compaction and keep lawn
mowers and weed cutters
from damaging the trunk.

A depth of 3-4 inches is
best. But do not form a
“volcano” at the base.

Pull the mulch back from the
trunk to prevent rotting.

Paola Tree Board Accomplishments

City tree inventory: over 4,500 public trees worth $13million
Established the City Arboretum at Wallace Park
Established the Celebration Tree
Ongoing tree planting and pruning workshops for the public
Developed the recommended tree list for Paola, available at City Hall
Annual Community Arbor Day Celebration
Recognized as a Tree City USA
Winner of the annual Growth Award from the National Arbor Day Committee

Paola Tree Board

Rooted in Kansas

Contact: Paola City Hall at 913-259-3600
or click here to E-MAIL US

PRESIDENT:
Brenda Wrischnik

VICE PRESIDENT:
Fran Hamilton

SECRETARY:
Lenora Larson

TREASURER:
Steve Haffner

PAOLA SUPERINTENDENT
OF PARKS & GROUNDS:
Brad Kinaman

Leland Prothe
Steve Stoecker, PharmD

ADVISORS:
Jack Rowlett, Jr
Patti Armstrong
Bernard Armstrong

Planting the seeds of tomorrow......today!