They plan to plant 90,000 free trees in Los Angeles, families and merchants can apply for one

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The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, fixed the planting of 90,000 trees by 2021 as part of the objectives of the Green New Deal, andhe program is to plant trees in the public road for L.A. residents and business owners

Trees will be planted in the public road between the sidewalk and the street in front of houses or businesses. City Plants, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of trees in Los Angeles, has partnered with the mayor's office, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Energy (LADWP), LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) and StreetsLA to offer the free tree program at the public road.

Today we announced winning new resources for our #CityForestOfficer, @BSSLosAngeles, @CityPlants & more @LACity partners to use for @MayorOfLA's vision of an #equitable urban forest, taking us closer to achieving #GreenNewDealLA #climatechange goals. https://t.co/sjihBUx7zA) pic.twitter.com/oS7TavtP9w

– LA City Public Works (@LACityDPW) July 1, 2020

Those interested in obtaining trees should fill rRegister online to get them. After completing a form, City Plants will visit the site to check for appropriate tree planting spaces and to determine what type or species of tree is the best for that location.

The communities interested in planting trees along an entire street They can also request and plan it with the authorities.

The city of Los Angeles partners with local nonprofits to plant trees on sidewalks and parkways. If you request one, LA will select the tree that’s best for your street and plant it for free. Get details on some common concerns & fixes in your neighborhood https://t.co/XjmSWWKBPF

– CicLAvia (@CicLAvia) June 18, 2020

Some studies have shown that increasing the number of trees in a neighborhood reduces indices asthma and improves mental health. Furthermore, the U.S. Forest Service discovered that having access to trees reduces stress and anxiety.