Tree Campus USA Application

Complete this form and submit with any visual or additional written documentation no later than December 31. Tree Campus USA designation is in recognition of work completed by the college during the calendar year.

Submissions can be sent electronically to: treecampus@arborday.org

Or mail to: Tree Campus USA, Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N 12th Street, Lincoln NE 68508

I am submitting this application on behalf of the college listed below to be officially recognized and designated as a Tree Campus USA college for the year _____, having achieved the standards set forth by the Arbor Day Foundation as noted below.

Standard 1: Campus Tree Advisory CommitteeThis committee must include a representative from each of the following audience: • Student (undergraduate or graduate). • Faculty. • Facility Management. • Community — for example — city forester, municipal arborist, community tree board member.

Date of committee establishment Meeting dates for the past yearAttach list of committee members, groups they represent (ie, students) and e-mail.

Standard 2: Campus Tree Care PlanAll of the following criteria must be addressed in your Campus Tree Care Plan:

1. Clearly stated purpose.

2. Responsible authority/department — who enforces the Campus Tree Care Plan.

3. Establishment of a Campus Tree Advisory Committee, terms of the representatives, and role committee plays.

4. Campus tree care policies for planting, landscaping, maintenance and removal including establishing and updating a list of recommended and prohibited species; managing for catastrophic events.

5. Protection and Preservation policies and procedures — include process for implementing tree protection plan including step-by-step process that every project must follow including construction and trenching.

6. Goals and Targets — develop at least one goal and target for your Campus Tree Plan. These could include (but are not limited to) tree canopy target, development of a link between the Campus Tree Plan and other green

initiatives on campus or in the community; completion of a campus-wide tree inventory, etc. Include how the goal will be measured.

7. Tree damage assessment — enforcement, penalties, and appeals.

8. Prohibited practices.

9. Definitions of terminology related to campus trees.

10. Communication strategy — how the campus tree care plan will be communicated to the college community and contractors to heighten awareness about policies and procedures as well as the goals of the institution.

Date Campus Tree Care Plan established Attach Plan.

Standard 3: Dedicated annual expenditures for the Campus Tree Care ProgramAttach Expenditure Worksheet.

Standard 4: Arbor Day ObservanceDate observance held Attach a summary of the Arbor Day Observance including pictures and/or media coverage.

Standard 5: Service Learning ProjectDate(s) Service Learning Project held Attach summary of the Service Learning Project including pictures and/or media coverage.

Note: Application will not be processed without documentation.

General InformationCollege/University Name (as you would like it to appear on your recognition plaque)

Contact Title

Address City State Zip

E-mail Phone

Communications Office Contact University President/Chancellor’s OfficeName Name of President/Chancellor

Address Address

Email City State Zip

Signature Date

Campus Tree Care Program Expenditure Worksheet

College/University Application Year

Please provide the following expenditure information about your Campus Tree Care Program:

Tree Planting and Initial Care:Include cost of tree purchases, labor and equipment for planting, planting materials, staking, watering, mulching, competition control, etc. $

Campus Tree Management:For example: include pruning, public education, professional training, association memberships, campus tree inventory, pest management, fertilization, tree removals (if needed), and all associated costs $

Other activities:Briefly describe other undefined costs not already mentioned. $

TOTAL CAMPUS TREE CARE PROGRAM EXPENDITURES $

Volunteer time:Hours of volunteer labor and other contributions from student and civic organizations. hrs

Number of trees planted

Number of trees pruned

Number of trees removed and reason (i.e., storm, construction, etc)

% of tree canopy (if known)

Full-time student population

Applications will not be processed without the following:

Completed application form

Copy of the Campus Tree Care Plan

Breakdown of Campus Tree Program Expenditures

Documentation of Arbor Day Observance and Service Learning Project including pictures and/or media coverage

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Campus Tree Care Plan

Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346

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Table of Contents

Purpose: ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Campus Landscape Committee:.............................................................................................................. 3

Campus Tree Care Plan: .......................................................................................................................... 5

Dedicated Annual Expenditures for Campus Tree Program: ............................................................ 13

Landmark College Arbor Day Observance: ......................................................................................... 15

Service Learning Project: ........................................................................................................................ 17

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Purpose:

The purpose of Landmark Colleges Campus Tree Care Plan is to:

Develop a policy(s) that establishes Landmark Colleges’ commitment and future strategic direction for tree planting, protection, management and maintenance;

Protect and maintain the campus urban forest by managing the impact of development and construction projects on campus trees.

Protect and provide a guideline for the correct removal and planting of trees on campus and to address diseased or hazardous trees.

Campus Landscape Committee:

The Campus Landscape Committee assists in providing guidance planning, approval of a comprehensive campus tree plan, education of the campus population as to the benefits of the campus trees, and development of connectivity to the community. Campus Landscape Committee is composed of:

Dr. Brian D. Young, Landmark College Assistant Professor of Natural Science and Consulting Forester

Debbie Gassaway-Hayward, Landmark College Associate Professor of Education

Jon MacClaren, Landmark College Vice President for Administration and Finance

Kyle Skrocki, Landmark College Director of Facilities Operations

Michael Luciani, Landmark College Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Campus Life

Ned Olmsted, Landmark College Assistant Professor of English

Rich Grumbine, Landmark College Associate Professor of Natural Science and Putney Community Member

Samuel Rowlett, Landmark College Assistant Professor of Arts

Richard Dubbs, Landmark College Student Representative

Gino Palmeri, Putney Conservation Commission

Committee Established: September 1, 2015

Meeting Dates:

September 22, 2015 – Service-Learning large group gathering of students to orient them to Tree Campus USA project (roughly 100 students in 6 interdisciplinary classes, from English, to Natural Science to Education and Social Science)

May 2015 – Arbor Day Celebration - planted American elm (between Library and East Academic Building)

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October 15, 2015 – 1st Tree Advisory meeting (met at hillside behind library) – planning for planting of Eastern Redbuds

November 13, 2015 – Planting of Eastern Redbuds (10 both sides of hill connecting lower and upper campus)

December 8, 2015 – Tree Campus USA Project on Community Meeting agenda with students speaking about project

March 4, 2016 – Tree Campus Committee

April 2016 – Tree Campus USA Project on Community Meeting agenda – update on progress and student involvement for introduction of fundraising campaign to purchase tree for May celebration.

May 2016 – Arbor Day Celebration - Planted Gingko biloba (hill between Gym and ADMIN building)

May 17. 2016 – Tree Advisory Committee – turns into Landscape Committee

September 14, 2016 - meeting

October 14, 2016 – meeting

October 21, 2016 – Fruit tree Planting (between Fine Arts Building and Student Center) and Chestnut (outside student residence - Frost Hall)

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Campus Tree Care Plan:

The responsibility of the Campus Tree Care Plan rests with the Colleges Facilities Department. The Facilities Department will work with Campus Landscape Committee to ensure the Tree Care Plan has appropriate input and guidance and is faithfully executed.

Existing Species

To date 524 trees representing 42 species (Table 1) have been tagged and measured at Landmark College which exists within or directly adjacent to the built environment on the campus. The College strives to plant and maintain trees that are either indigenous to the North East region or are USDA zone 5 compatible and show no invasive characteristics so to enhance the educational opportunities of the students and community or the diversity of tree species.

Table 1: Representative tree species at Landmark College

Common name: Scientific name:

American basswood Tilia americana

American beech Fagus grandifolia

American elm Ulmus americana

Apple Malus domestica

Balsam fir Abies balsamea

Bitternut hickory Carya cordiformis

Black cherry Prunus serotina

Black locust Robinia pseudoacacia

Blue spruce Picea pungens

Boxelder Acer negundo

Cherry species (ornamental) Prunus spp.

Chinese chestnut Castanea mollissima

Common chokecherry Prunus virginiana

Crimean linden Tilia euchlora

Crimson king Norway maple Acer platanoides ‘Crimson king’

Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides

Eastern hemlock Tsuga canadensis

Eastern hophornbeam Ostrya virginiana

Eastern redbud Cercis canadensis

Eastern white pine Pinus strobus

Gray birch Betula populifolia

Hawthorn Crataegus submollis

Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos

Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata

Magnolia Magnolia stellata

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Common name: Scientific name:

Maidenhair tree Ginkgo biloba

Northern red oak Quercus rubra

Norway spruce Picea abies

Paper birch Betula papyrifera

Peach Prunus persica

Pear Pyrus communis

Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides

Red maple Acer rubrum

Red pine Pinus resinosa

Scarlet oak Quercus coccinea

Scotch pine Pinus sylvestris

Siberian crab apple Malus baccata

Silver maple Acer saccharinum

Sugar maple Acer saccharum

Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua

White ash Fraxinus americana

White oak Quercus alba

The existing campus provides some prime areas of green-scape that define a character for the overall campus. The goal is to provide a more park-like quality of pedestrian movement through a forested landscape. The wooded areas around existing facilities provide a sense of the natural environment that characterizes this region of the state. As a means of categorizing the trees on campus, beginning in 2014 Landmark College embarked on a project to inventory its trees that are adjacent to the built environment of the campus. The resultant inventory is highlighted in Figure 1.

In order to maintain and achieve the goal of a more park like setting with a diversity of species available we will use this guide to assist us.

Tree Selection

Plant species used on the Landmark College campus will come from both native and exotic species that have been screened for adaptability to this region. The best plant shall be selected for a given site, which may or may not be native to the region. Trees to be used on campus must be preselected at a farm or nursery for good quality and tagged. Only trees of 1” or greater caliper will be planted.

Site Preparation / Planting

The planting hole should be dug no deeper than the root ball when measured from the bottom of the root ball to the trunk flare. If the hole is deeper than the root ball, it often results in the settling of the plant above the trunk flare and structure roots which can result in the root ball being planted too deep. But the width of the hole should be at least 2 to 3 times the diameter of the root ball with sloping sides.

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Figure 1: Landmark College tree Inventory

Transplanting

If the need arises to transplant a tree due to construction or another issue, the tree shall

be transplanted between the months of October to December to limit stress to the tree.

A qualified contractor may be used to transplant large trees with caliper greater than 4

inches.

Maintenance:

Fertilizing

Use of fertilizers and pesticides shall follow Landmark College policy; furthermore, the value of the historic trees shall weigh heavily in determining use of all chemicals or other procedures at Landmark College which have the potential to damage the historic trees. Newly planted trees should not receive fertilization during the first growing season except in a situation where a soil test recommends its use. Trees in poor condition

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should receive deep root fertilization of 5‐35‐10. Routine tree fertilization is not recommended; however, campus trees receive adequate nutrients from turf, shrubs and groundcover routine application of fertilizers.

Pruning

The objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive plants. The main reasons for pruning ornamental and shade trees include safety, health, and aesthetics. In addition, pruning can be used to stimulate fruit production and increase the value of timber. Pruning trees early in their life minimizes pruning impacts and allows development of a strong structure. Crown thinning, primarily for hardwoods, is the selective removal of branches to increase light penetration and air movement throughout the crown of a tree. The intent is to maintain or develop a tree’s structure and form.

Crown raising is the practice of removing branches from the bottom of the crown of a tree to provide clearance for pedestrians, vehicles, buildings, lines of site, or to develop a clear stem for timber production.

Crown reduction pruning is most often used when a tree has grown too large for its permitted space.

Pruning cuts should be made so that only branch tissue is removed and stem tissue is not damaged. At the point where the branch attaches to the stem, branch and stem tissues remain separate, but are contiguous. If only branch tissues are cut when pruning, the stem tissues of the tree will probably not become decayed, and the wound will seal more effectively.

All pruning performed at Landmark College will be done by a qualified contractor who is certified for correctly pruning trees.

Fallen Limb Removal

When limbs fall from trees on campus, members of the campus community can call in or make a service request to promptly clean up the debris. Every attempt will be made to clean up dropped limbs within the same day, depending on the severity of the storm and the extent of the tree damage.

Removal of Tree Suckers

Tree suckers compete with trees for valuable nutrients. Suckers should be removed as close as possible to the point of origin on the root. Dig down and remove the soil to reach the base of the sucker. Tear rather than cut away the sucker from the base.

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Mulch around Trees

To prevent tree injury by maintaining a minimum 1.5 foot wide ring of wood or decomposed granite around trunk of all trees in lawn areas. The mulch should be approximately 3 inches deep and pulled away 1 to 2 inches from the base of the tree to prevent bark decay. In the lawn areas, keep soil and other debris cleared away from root crown to prevent crown rot.

Watering and Soil

Watering schedule – New plantings will require regular, deep, hand watering for at least the first three years. No amendments to the soil are necessary. Before watering any tree, the basin should be checked 2’’ below soil surface to see if it is damp. Do not over water.

Year 1 - Unless located in a heavily irrigated lawn area, the tree needs to be watered by hand. During the summer months hand water each basin every 10 to 14 days as needed. Each basin should be filled to capacity and allowed to drain.

Year 2 - Hand water each basin every ten to twenty days as needed.

Year 3 - Hand water each basin every twenty to thirty days as needed.

Year 4+ - The trees may require some summer water depending on the soil, and climate conditions.

Diseases and Infestations Prevention

Trees shall be inspected on a regular basis for symptoms of disease, insect infestation, and general overall poor health. Efforts will be made to treat any tree health problems with the goal of preserving the trees, especially the oldest specimens, before any consideration is given to their removal.

If a tree is suspected of having contracted a disease, a certified arborist should be contacted immediately for proper care and treatment. Due the historic value and potential for long life of these trees, treatment should be evaluated and efforts made to prolong tree life and health.

Tree Damage Assessment

All damaged trees on Landmark College campus shall be assessed by a Certified Arborists or Forester. Any recommendations made shall be followed thru by Landmark College Facilities Department as soon as practical. Whenever it is determined that violation of this procedure has occurred, the Facilities representative or designee shall immediately issue written and oral notice to the person or company or department in

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violation. The violating party shall have 7 working days to bring the violation into compliance or longer as determined by the Facility Executive.

Tree Removals

Any tree removals except for emergency situations will conform to the Landmark College tree removal policy and require consent of the Campus Landscape Committee. Emergency removals are only defined as trees posing an imminent hazard, including potential removal without public notification. In these situations, a removal report will be filed with the Campus Landscape Committee within ten days of the removal.

Managing for Catastrophic Events

In the event of severe weather conditions, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, ice or snow storms, fallen trees and/or limbs will be removed by either a contractor or the Facilities Department. Roads and streets shall be cleared first, then access to critical buildings including student dormitories, finally clearing access to the balance of facilities. Further, a certified arborist will review the campus trees focusing on the older trees first, and will make recommendations to prune limbs to ensure safety of those walking under the trees and to prevent future infestation or disease.

Protection and Preservation Policies and Procedures

During construction or some other maintenance event where a tree is located, efforts will be made to protect the trees and the root systems. Tree protection zones shall be established and maintained for all trees to be preserved in a construction site. To implement this, construction of a simple barrier for each tree or group of trees to protect the trunk and root systems will be required in order to keep heavy equipment out of the area. Fencing or some form of plastic barrier may be used as the barricade. The foot should be established for every inch diameter of that tree’s diameter breast height (DBH), provided that in no case shall the protection zone be less than a radius of 2.5 feet. No root raking shall be allowed within any tree protection zone at any time during clearing, grading or construction of a project. To the extent possible, all site work shall be planned and conducted in a manner that will minimize damage to protected trees from environmental changes such as altered site drainage or any other land disturbance within or immediately adjacent to the critical root zone of the tree.

New Building or Facilities Construction

Development activities shall be planned to the extent possible in order to preserve and protect trees on Landmark College campus. Any tree on campus that must be removed to accommodate development water/sewer repairs must be shown on the construction drawings. Additionally, any trees removed for development shall be transplanted or replaced in another location consistent with Landmark Colleges’ master plan.

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Goals and Targets

1. Complete the campus tree inventory by 2017 which will include all trees adjacent to or within the built environment of the campus. This database will include all species, dbh, height, crown to base height, crown width, percent of canopy missing, percent of canopy dieback, and whether or not the tree is a street tree.

2. Conduct an Arbor Day celebration on May 1st 2017. 3. Install arbor information plaques around campus to identify the 42+ species and

information of trees to enhance community knowledge by the end of 2017. 4. Maintain a heavy tree canopy for future campus in accordance with master land

plan.

The long-range Land Plan seeks to enhance the green-scape of the campus by extending the character of a park like setting across the entire area. A simple landscape of trees, flowering shrubs and wildflower meadows will continue the beauty of the park-like setting. Wildflower meadows will also enhance the setting while bringing a strong visual focus toward the campus. Parking lots, whether old or new, will be shaded with a grid of trees. The perimeter of campus will continue the theme of green buffers that establishes a positive identity for the campus.

Prohibited Practices

The following are not permitted on Landmark College Campus:

1. No equipment or cooking is permitted below the canopy of trees. 2. No staking or attachments to trees are allowed (expect as part of the tree

inventory). 3. No permanent removal or relocation of movable benches/swing benches. 4. No dumpsters are allowed under tree canopies. 5. No vehicles allowed off sidewalks (except when authorized by Landmark College

Staff). 6. Under no condition shall a tree be planted on Landmark College campus for

dedication without pre‐ approval from the Landscape Committee. This committee will ensure, among other things, the tree is suitable for this climate region and soil type and meet the requirements set forth in this document.

Definitions

Built environment - the man-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity including the buildings, maintained garden, and grassy mowed areas.

Caliper ‐ the diameter or thickness of the main stem of a young tree or sapling as measured at six (6”) inches above ground level.

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Canopy trees ‐ A tree that will grow to a mature height of at least 40 feet with a spread of at least 30 feet.

Critical Root Zone ‐ the minimum area surrounding a tree that is considered essential to support the viability of the tree and is equal to a radius of one foot per inch of trunk diameter (DBH).

Diameter, breast height (DBH) ‐ The diameter or width of the main stem of a tree as measured 4.5 feet above the natural grade at its base. Whenever a branch, limb, defect or abnormal swelling of the trunk occurs at this height, the DBH shall be measured at the nearest point above or below 4.5 feet at which a normal diameter occurs.

Green space ‐ any area retained as permeable unpaved ground and dedicated on the site plan to supporting vegetation.

Indigenous tree ‐ any tree species which occurs naturally and is native within the region.

Tree protection zone ‐ the area surrounding a preserved or planted tree that is essential to the tree’s health and survival, and is protected within the guidelines of these regulations.

Communication Strategy

Once the Campus Tree Care Plan is approved by Landmark College Administration an article will be placed in the Faculty and Staff Digest and on the “Sharknet” news feed stating Landmark Colleges’ participation in Tree Campus USA. Furthermore this Tree Care plan shall be communicated via the email distribution system and placed on the Landmark Colleges Facilities Website. Additionally, a press release shall be made to the local media through the Marketing and Communication division.

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Dedicated Annual Expenditures for Campus Tree Program:

Tree Planting and Initial Care

Tree Planting 700.00 Equipment (bobcat rental) 400.00 Materials (mulch, staking) 300.00 1400.00

Campus Tree Management Fertilization 800.00 Herbicides and Pesticides 400.00 Pruning 1200.00 Tree removals 1200.00 Irrigation 200.00 3800.00

**These costs reflect 15% of the total salary Budget that would apply to tree care

Equipment Shovels 120.00 Pick Axe 90.00 Gator Bags 350.00 Chainsaws 525.00 Pole saw 450.00 Pruning tolls (saws, loppers, hand pruners) 250.00 Vehicles, fuel average 250.00 2035.00

Total Campus Tree Management Expenses 12835.00 Volunteers Arbor Day Activities 40 volunteers / 1.5 hrs. @$18/hr 1080.00 Fall Tree Planting Event 20 volunteers / 1.5 hrs. @$18/hr 540.00 Tree Inventory Project 100 volunteers / 1.5 hrs. @$18/hr 2700.00 Student Service Learning 2 volunteers 2hr/wk,10 weeks @$18/hr 720.00 5040.00

TOTAL TREE CARE PROGRAM EXPENDITURES $19275.00

Staffing (1 FTE)** 6750.00

Yard waste Recycling Costs (average) 250.00

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Tree Care Statistics

2016 Tree Inventory: 524 trees within the built environment on Campus

2016 Tree Population Estimated value: $2,780,344.00

2016 Average Tree value: $5306.00

2015-16 Trees Planted: 34

2015-16 Trees Pruned: 18

2015-16 Trees Removed: 8

2015-2016 Volunteer Hours: 280

2016 Student Enrollment: 487

Per Student cost for Tree Care: approximately $39.57 per student

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Landmark College Arbor Day Observances:

Landmark College aligns its Arbor celebration with

Vermont Arbor Day at the beginning of May.

For 2015, we secured approval for planting an

American elm (Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge' (See

Figure 2)) that was obtained from the Acton Arboretum

in Acton Massachusetts. This tree was planted

between the Library and the East Academic building.

We had a total of 3 faculty and more than 25 students

participate during this tree planting activity.

For the Landmark College Arbor Day Celebration in

May 2016, we planted a Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo

biloba) on a hillside overlooking lower campus. This

tree was purchased using funds generated from a can

and bottle recycling drive and matching funds from the

college. Additionally on this day, students

demonstrated and highlighted tree inventory and our

starting phase of a QR code tree tags project (See flier

of day’s celebration Figure 3). Additional images of the

Arbor Day activities are shown below (Figures 4-8).

Figure 2: Planting an American elm (Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge') on Arbor Day, 2015

Figure 3: Arbor Day Celebration

2016

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Figure 4: Advertising Arbor Day 2016 at Landmark

Figure 5: Preparing the out planting hole

Figure 6: Adding compost and soil to the out planting hole

Figure 8: The Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)

Figure 7: Planting the Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba)

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Figure 11: Students measuring and tagging campus trees

Figure 10: Fundraising campaign poster to help purchase the tree for our 2016

Figure 10: Fundraising campaign

poster to help purchase the tree for

our 2016 Arbor Day Celebration

Service Learning Project:

For the service learning project, Landmark College has

embarked on several initiatives. As part of a Social

Science course, Civic Engagement, a student in 2015

chose to do his practicum with the tree project by

focusing on communication across campus. He

prepared public service announcements which were

broadcast on the Landmark College radio station

(click here to hear the PSA), created posters

for campus (Figure 9) and spoke at campus-wide

Community Meetings, facilitated by the President of

Landmark College.

Another student in a subsequent semester chose the

tree project and focused his efforts on a fundraising

campaign to help purchase the tree for our 2016 Arbor

Day Celebration (Figure 10).

The overarching community project was to lay the

groundwork for getting Landmark College designated

as a Tree Campus USA under the auspices of the

Arbor Day Foundation. Students in two sections of

Principles of Biology I conducted field work around

the campus which served as their lab. They learned

how to use the ArcGIS software and used the tools to

measure and record the diameter and height of the

trees. The student – led initiatives were the groups of

students going out around campus identifying and

tagging the trees (Figure 11). Small stainless steel tags

with numbers can be seen on over 500 trees around

campus. The number on each tag corresponds to the

data about the specific tree. Representative students

also spoke for the project at one of the campus-wide

faculty and staff monthly community meetings,

facilitated by the President of Landmark College.

Tree Campus USA Landmark College

Benefits to you and campus include:• Creating a more sustainable campus• Planting and maintaining trees • Recognize the value of trees• Promoting experiential learning

For more information contact either Brian Young brianyoung@landmark.edu or Debbie Hayward dhayward@landmark.edu

Figure 9: Public service

announcements to promote tree

campus inititiave.

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Students in five first-year education courses participated in the service learning project to plant the ten Eastern Redbuds (Figure 12) and were assigned to write a reflection of their engagement in the project. Most students reported that they had never planted a tree before and enjoyed the experience, despite the blustery November day. When responding to the question about the benefits of the project, here is a sample response from two students:

“The benefits for me, a student, for taking part in this project to turn Landmark College into a tree campus is that for one, the campus becomes overall more aesthetically pleasing, provides a more positive environmental impact for the surrounding area, and even better, makes the world a better place, one bit at a time.”

“I think this project gives me an even bigger appreciation for trees and nature in general. It also

makes me feel really proud to help my school and its community to reach a goal, that goal being

to become a Tree Campus USA campus. It allowed me time to work with other students and

faculty, improving my listening and teamwork skills. I also think that occasionally doing activities

outside the classroom can help the learning process.”

This cohort of students remains enthusiastic about our continued efforts to plant trees on the Landmark campus.

Figure 12: Students, Faculty, and Staff of Landmark College planting Eastern Redbuds in the fall of 2015.