The Mono Lake Committee gets trees
July 14th, 2011 by Elin, Communications Coordinator
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Name: Elin Ljung
Title: Communications Coordinator
About: Elin's job consists of some of her favorite things: finding typos, experimenting with layouts, and figuring out how best to communicate the Committee's work to the world. She also oversees the Field Seminar program. Elin is an EMT on the Lee Vining Fire Department, loves sitting at Latte Da Coffee Cafe immersed in a good book, and watches English Premier League football (soccer) at any opportunity.See All Posts by Elin (133)
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Trees are going up all over Lee Vining in a long-awaited, much-anticipated project to improve the atmosphere around town.
The young red maples will provide a welcoming feel along sidewalks, encouraging visitors to linger in the shade. The Mono Lake Committee’s three trees arrived this morning!
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July 17th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
I can’t believe the trees finally went in! That’s so great! Thanks for the photos and update, Elin.
July 21st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Town really looks nice with all its trees. Can’t wait until you can come back with the family to see it!
July 28th, 2011 at 5:15 am
I am delighted that you have trees and yes, it will be wonderful and shady in the years to come…but;-) were there not any California natives that would have been appropriate for this site?
July 28th, 2011 at 8:10 am
The Mono Lake Committee building looks great. The trees add a welcoming touch. Long Live Mono Lake.
July 28th, 2011 at 9:51 am
Why would you choose to put in non-native trees when there are so many beautiful natives available?
July 28th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Hi Kathleen and Dolores … We at the Mono Lake Committee didn’t get to choose the trees; since they’re in the sidewalk, Mono County and Caltrans made the final decision about the species. We did request that the trees be aspens, which are native to the Mono Basin, but the final decision was out of our hands. The maples are common street tree options, and made the cut after considerations like root spreading, water requirements, snow removal complications, and the fact that they will change color in the fall.
July 28th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
The trees are beautiful and will add to the beauty of the town but I too can’t believe that native trees were not used. Maple seeds will be everywhere-they can be very weedy. I would like to know the reasons for this choice.
August 9th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Got Birds? I say, yes to trees. They look absolutely beautiful; of course, will lend shade, beauty and an invitation to slow down and linger. But the most obvious benefit is that now we can sit, with our newly purchased books and a delicious cappucino, and scope out the trees for interesting birds, at our literal fingertips! For people with mobility problems this is a definite plus and for those of us exhausted from a day of birding, a welcomed oasis. Thank you.