NC Bradford Pear Bounty Program Pick-up Event

A statewide program to eliminate Bradford Pear trees – called the NC Bradford Pear Bounty Program – is being coordinated in Henderson County by Hendersonville Tree Board this spring. Residents may participate and receive replacement trees at no charge when they remove up to five Bradford Pear trees on their property.  Registration for the program is underway and pick-up date for replacement trees is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 9 to 11 a.m., at Hendersonville Operations Center, 305 Williams Street.

On-line pre-registration is required to participate.  Register at www.treebountync.com.

Tree removal is the homeowner’s responsibility. Several local tree-care service providers are offering discounts for those participating in the program. The list can be found at www.treebountync.com/removal-discounts.

This is an event-based program. Participants MUST come to Hendersonville Operations Center at 305 Williams St. on Saturday, May 4, between 9 and 11 a.m. to pick up their replacement trees.