We assess the given need in a park, school, neighborhood or roadway with the concerned citizens. With the consultant of an urban forester, a landscape architect draws up a plan. The reforestation plan and maintenance is approved by the Department of Public Works, the State Department of Transportation and Development, and the City Department of Landscape and Forestry, as well as the affected utility companies. The plan is installed by licensed contractors or volunteers with Baton Rouge Green having final approval. A maintenance program is established for three years upon completion of the planting.
Education is one of our top priorities.
We have published the BRG Tree Planting Guide, which is directly based on our research published in The Baton Rouge Landscape, An Ecological and Cultural Perspective. We also have published the Interstate Enhancement Concept Plan, the purpose of which is to document a rapid reconnaissance and analysis of landscape and enhancement opportunities presented by the existing interstate highway system in Baton Rouge. Furthermore, we have published another important educational resource booklet entitled, Protecting Trees from Construction Damage, A Citizen's Guide. In addition, we sponsor educational events. Our annual Arbor Day celebration is held in conjunction with a local school in the public school system in East Baton Rouge Parish.