Getting Started
Step
1 Download the Tree Trails app on your tablet or smart phone, or
visit theTree Trails website.
Step 2 Identify an area that meets the requirements of the
contest.
This
year there are 4 location categories to choose from:
1. School Campus (K-12 or College Campus)
2. Public Library
3. Unique Public Green Spaces (Parks,
greenbelts, arboretums etc.)
4. Walking Distance to a Hospital or Assisted
Living Facility
Step
3 Assemble your group, gather your supplies, and hit
the field!
The instructions in
the app tell you exactly what you’ll need and what steps to take to gather data
on your trees.
You’ll be measuring
the tree, identifying the species, and entering the GPS coordinates, and then
the app calculates all of the benefits for you!
Don’t worry if you’re
not a tree expert! The app gives you everything you need to successfully
complete a Tree Trail, no experience necessary.
Step 4 Submit the Texas Arbor Day Tree
Trails Contest Form, including the name you’ve given your Tree Trail, the names
of your group’s members, and the organization or community that you represent.
Additional
Questions/Comments? Contact Texas A&M Forest Service at education@tfs.tamu.edu