HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-10-014 - 11/01/2010 - SUPPORT MCH CO OAK CONSERVATION REGENERATIONR-10- 014
Resolution
Support McHenry County Oak Conservation and Regeneration Project
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, Illinois desires to support efforts to preserve
and restore the oak woodlands and savannas that once covered forty-three percent of
McHenry County, but today are found on just four percent of land in the county; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in a program to begin re-establishing
oak woodlands and savannas at suitable sites throughout McHenry County; and
WHEREAS, the City owns the Whispering Oaks Park property and has
determined it to be suitable for the planting of oak trees; and
WHEREAS, the Land Conservancy of McHenry County will provide trees,
volunteers to plant the trees, and volunteers to water the trees for the first two years after
the trees have been planted; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry is willing to maintain the planted trees and
allow them time to grow and make a positive contribution to oak woodland habitat in
McHenry County; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion to our precious topsoil by wind and
water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce
oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual
renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and McHenry City
Council go on record recognizing the value of trees in our community and gladly agree to
participate in the McHenry County Oak Conservation and Regeneration Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be incorporated into the
minutes of this meeting and that all citizens be encouraged to plant trees, particularly oak
trees, and to preserve and protect them for future generations to enjoy.
PASSED and APPROVED this 1ST day of NOVEMBER , 2010.
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
Not Voting:
SANTI, GLAB, SCHAEFER, WIMMER, PETERSON, CONDON.
NONE
NONE
Abstaining: NONE
Absent: BLAKE �.
Signed: ,
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk