Introduction to LongTrees
Welcome to the LongTrees initiative guide. This documentation will walk you through every aspect of participating in the LongTrees project, from initial board approval to long-term tree care and community engagement.
What is LongTrees?
LongTrees is an initiative to grow 1000-year-old trees in the City of Edmonton. Through the act of cultivating old trees, we explore the tools, rituals, traditions, artifacts, physical and social structures, and culture(s) needed to support this multi-generational task.
Getting Started
The process of joining the LongTrees initiative involves several key steps:
- Pass a Board Motion - Get your community league on board
- Identify a Tree Steward - Find your community's tree champion
- Set up a Nursery - Create your tree's first home
- Begin the growing journey
Project Timeline
The LongTrees initiative operates on multiple timescales:
- Short-term (1-2 years): Setup and initial growth
- Medium-term (5-10 years): First distributions to community
- Long-term (10+ years): Public tree transplanting
- Multi-generational (100+ years): Legacy creation
Why Join?
Participating in LongTrees offers your community:
- Connection to future generations
- Environmental stewardship
- Community building
- Educational opportunities
- Legacy creation
Next Steps
Ready to begin? Start with our Board Motion Guide to take your first step in this thousand-year journey.
The Best Time is Now
Remember: The best time to plant a 1000-year-old tree was a thousand years ago. The second best time is now.