Mulch the shade trees along Learnard Avenue (2026-07-20)

The shade trees along Learnard Avenue stand in bare compacted dirt that dries out fast in summer, stressing roots that took years to establish. A mulch ring around each tree holds moisture and protects the trunk from mower damage. Standard: SDG 11 Sustainable Cities, urban tree canopy protection Proof: Photo of each mulched tree with tree count logged Method (SDG 11 Sustainable Cities, urban tree canopy protection): 1. Walk the block and list each tree needing mulch 2. Clear grass and debris from the base of each tree 3. Spread a level ring of mulch, leaving bark clear 4. Water each tree after mulching 5. Photograph each finished tree pit with GPS tag Done when: Photo of each mulched tree with tree count logged

Where

Learnard Ave, Knoxville, TN

Pay

$150 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

Photo of each mulched tree with tree count logged

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-19

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: i-Tree canopy / street-tree inventory

Bring

• GPS phone
• DBH tape or measuring tape
• tree ID reference
• camera
• hi-vis vest

Steps

1. 1. Walk the corridor; record a GPS waypoint at each tree.
2. 2. Photograph each surveyed tree.
3. 3. Record species (best estimate), condition class (good/fair/poor/dead), and DBH (diameter at breast height).
4. 4. Count vacant planting sites.
5. 5. Enter the per-tree records, vacant-site count, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Dead or hazardous tree observed -> flag for the responsible agency (no removal by surveyor).
• High vacant-site count -> recommend a planting plan for the corridor.

What counts as done

• Per-tree species + condition + DBH recorded
• Vacant planting sites counted
• GPS waypoint per tree
• Photo per surveyed tree

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.