I would like to add my encouragement to Derek's request for watering. That is critical for newly planted trees (you can tell by all the publicly planted trees and shrubs that are expired or in bad shape).
Trees are putting out roots even into late fall and of course are suffering from the damage of planting no matter how well done. For even a small tree or shrub five gallons a week is probably minimal. Virtually impossible to overwater in that location which is so well drained. Anything will greatly add to the trees survival and help them get off to a good start next year.
Unfortunately I am heading out of state and will not be able to join the bucket brigade.
And thanks Derek for being such a good advocate.
Dan Nickerson
Freeport
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On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 5:23 PM, Derek and Jeannette Lovitch <freeportwildbird@yahoo.com> wrote:
--Hi all,I am getting close to finalizing the agreement with Central Maine Power to mitigate the damage to the habitat for reorienting migrants at Sandy Point, Cousin's Island, Yarmouth caused by over-cutting in the powerline corridor this past spring, despite an agreement to minimize cutting here. I thought I would have an "official statement" to share by now, but we are still working on some details.However, the biggest step towards an acceptable resolution occurred on Thursday, when two new trees were planted at the terminus of the point to replace the "Magic Birch" that was "mistakenly" cut down. One birch and one Red Oak have been installed:This is good news for birds and birders at the point, but I now have a favor to ask. Can you help me keep these well-watered for the next few weeks? There are "water bags" at the base of each of the two trees that can easily be filled with buckets or a watering pail. A couple of local residents and I are keeping an eye on things, but if a few other people can add some water now and again - such as when you visit Sandy Point for birding - that would be most helpful.Thanks to everyone who called CMP, the Town of Yarmouth, etc. Without those calls, I doubt the mitigation efforts would have been possible. And thank you in advance for helping these trees to survive and thrive.-Derek------------------
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