Precinct 3 Welcomes 1,000 Trees Thanks to Apache Corporation Grant
HARRIS COUNTY, TX – One thousand trees of more than 20 various species have a new home in Harris County Precinct 3 thanks to the 2024-2025 Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program that donates trees to nonprofits and government entities in the company’s operational areas.
The Apache Corporation has graciously donated 42,800 trees to Precinct 3 since 2011. Led by Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Precinct 3 is the largest of all four Harris County precincts and covers 15,000 acres of greenspace that includes 72 parks and nature centers across 6,800 lane miles from Cypress to Baytown. Planting trees supports the goals of Precinct 3's parks and trails masterplan to increase shade and heat relief, and restore natural habitats for birds and wildlife, help control erosion, and provide welcoming outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy.
“One of the hallmarks of Precinct 3 has always been parks, trails, and roadways lined with beautiful trees,” said Commissioner Ramsey. “Thank you to the Apache Corporation for their ongoing support over the years to place more trees throughout not only our precinct, but throughout our region, as they recognize the unlimited benefits this feature brings to communities.”
Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program recipients represent an array of urban areas, rural communities and wildlife preservations that cover diverse and critical ecosystems throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
“Apache’s spirit of ingenuity has been an important driver of our tree grant program since its founding 19 years ago, emphasizing our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship,” John J. Christmann IV, the company’s chief executive officer, said in a published statement. “Trees are essential to the conservation, beautification, and longevity of a thriving society, providing cleaner air, water filtration and green spaces for the benefit of communities. We are honored to partner with these organizations as we continue to responsibly meet the world’s oil and gas needs.”
The 1,000 trees granted this year to Precinct 3 from the Apache Corporation were delivered this week to the Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens and will eventually make their way across the precinct’s region for planting.
