Ed Casey - Tree Warden - Springfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 04.807 W 072° 33.619
18T E 701801 N 4661551
A tree dedicated to Ed Casey, for his service as the city's tree warden, is located in Forest Park, Springfield.
Waymark Code: WMCB7X
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Edward Patrick Casey was the City of Springfield's Supervisor of Forestry and Parks and served as the City's Tree Warden for 13 years. He was recognized by the Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association for his leadership and expertise in the protection of urban trees. For 20 years he was instrumental in certifying the city as a National Arbor Day Foundation “Tree City USA”. In 2005 he was awarded the Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association's Seth Swift Memorial Tree Warden of the Year Award.
The stone plaque at the base of the tree is inscribed:

This tree is dedicated with gratitude
to Ed Casey for his years of service
to the City of Springfield and
the Massachusetts Tree Wardens’
and Foresters’ Association.
From his friends and colleagues
at the MTWFA
2005
Location of the tree: Forest Park, Springfield, MA

Type of tree: magnolia

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