State officials urge the planting of trees, flowers

Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 | 6:46 a.m.

Boulder City has set a goal of planting 15,000 trees - one for every citizen - during the millennium celebration and will start its effort Oct. 23.

Ferraro, at a meeting of the Nevada League of Cities in Fallon, challenged officials to follow his community's lead.

Heller and Del Papa held a news conference in Reno to urge governments, businesses and citizens to take part in the "Trees 2000 project." Its goal is to plant drought-resistant and regionally appropriate trees and wildflowers in every part of the state.

"Nevada has always been uniquely beautiful," Heller said. "From the high desert of southern Nevada to the rich beauty of Lake Tahoe, this state offers something for everyone."

Del Papa said the campaign would add greater beauty to the stateand pass down a lasting legacy to future generations.

"Our hope is that businesses, groups, schools and other entities will challenge each other to plant trees in their community," she said.

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