To help combat the spread of invasive species, the Hendersonville Tree Board and NC State University are sponsoring the Bradford Pear Bounty, an invasive tree replacement program that rewards property owners for removing harmful species from their land.
Through this program, participants who remove invasive trees from their property can receive free native trees or plants in exchange. To qualify, you must own property within the City of Hendersonville or its ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) and register on the Bradford Pear Bounty website. Several local tree-care service providers are also offering discounts for those participating in the program. A list of participating providers can be found at www.treebountync.com/removal-discounts.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the City of Hendersonville Operations Center (305 Williams Street). Pre-registration is required, and participants must provide a photo of an invasive species they have removed or treated with herbicide. Only homeowners are eligible to register and receive replacement trees.
Over 200 native trees will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee a tree, so early arrival is encouraged.
To register and learn more, visit www.treebountync.com.
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NC Bradford Pear Bounty is a partnership between N.C. Wildlife Federation, N.C. State Extension, N.C. Urban Forest Council, and N.C. Forest Service to help control the spread of invasive Bradford pears by removing them from communities and replacing them with native alternatives. Visit https://www.treebountync.com/faqs.html for frequently asked questions.
List of attachments - Photos are from the Bradford Pear Bounty Event in May 2024
- Bradford Pear Bounty (1) – Volunteers loading trees on participant’s trailer
- Bradford Pear Bounty (2) – Cars driving into Bradford Pear Bounty Event at the City of Hendersonville Operations Center
- Bradford Pear Bounty (3) – Volunteer assisting event participant
- NC Bradford Pear Bounty Logo
- 2025 Spring Bradford Pear Bounty Events Release – Provided by Kim Strazisar, Executive Director of the North Carolina Urban Forest Council
