MADISON (WKOW) -- The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) has relocated several trees as part of renovation plans for 10 schools. The effort helps preserve valued natural assets at Sherman Middle/Malcolm Shabazz City High and Samuel Gompers Elementary/Black Hawk Middle schools.

The tree relocation, which took place last week, was made possible by Adam Alves, a Dane County forestry specialist and Madison College instructor. Alves volunteered his time and equipment, including a 44-inch tree spade, to carefully uproot and replant trees that would have been removed during construction.

"Trees are part of a school's identity and a community's memory," Alves said. "I'm grateful I could help MMSD preserve these ones so they can continue to grow alongside the students and families who ca

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