These trees will help mitigate flooding and erosion. The team will also secure some wild willow seedlings and cuttings from Exit 12 to further remediate this area. At full growth the Red Maples typically absorb 20 gallons of water per day, and at full growth the Swamp Oaks typically absorb 100 gallons of water per day. As a result of planting two Swamp Oak and eight Red Maples, at full growth, an estimated 131,400 gallons of water will be absorbed per year, significantly contributing to flood mitigation efforts in the area. 

Using this site also allowed us to plant new trees where Con Edison had previously removed a large tree for powerline management. Replacing one tree with ten vastly increases the carbon sequestration capacity of this piece of land. 

For more on lower Boutillier's Brook restoration at Exit 12, click here.