Pittsboro, NC Residents Asked to Speak for the Trees

The Haw River Assembly (HRA) is spearheading a call for Pittsboro residents to join the Procession of Trees on Friday, February 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Procession is designed to show Pittsboro and the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners that residents support saving more trees in Chatham Park. The procession will circle the Chatham County Historic Courthouse with puppets, tree costumes, and signs (bring your own signs and costumes if you like).

The Assembly is also asking residents to attend the Town Board meetings on Monday, February 11th and Monday, February 25th and to speak on the importance of saving more trees as Chatham Park is built.

Sign up to speak during "Citizens' Matters" and be brief and from the heart. Pittsboro Town Board meetings usually begin at 7 pm and are held at Town Hall. Agendas are posted by the Friday afternoon before the meetings at https://pittsboronc.gov/.

For more information read the Haw River Assembly's "Chatham Park - Where are the Trees" handout.

Why Trees Are Important:

• Provide shade and heat reduction and help with energy conservation
• Provide oxygen and absorb CO2
• Reduce wind, noise and glare
• Reduce water pollution, soil erosion
• Reduce stormwater runoff - and increase groundwater recharge.
• Provide wildlife habitat and food
• Provide refuge and beauty for humans

All new development must be seen in the context of how it impacts climate change.  Chatham Park will have a negative impact.