Concord celebrates Arbor Day with hundreds of new trees planted across city

The city has planted 577 trees at municipal facilities this year, including 170 at the newly renovated Marvin Caldwell Park, as part of ongoing efforts to expand its urban tree canopy.

City Manager Lloyd Payne and Mayor Steve Morris Planting Sweetgum Tree at Caldwell Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Concord.

This story was adapted from a City of Concord news release.

Concord is continuing to grow its urban tree canopy, with hundreds of new trees taking root across the city this year as part of an ongoing effort to preserve green spaces, enhance neighborhoods and promote environmental sustainability.

The city has planted 577 trees at municipal facilities so far this year, including 170 at the newly renovated Marvin Caldwell Park, with additional plantings planned as the fall planting season gets underway.