Compile list of 20 native tree species and their growth rates

1. Check the website for native tree species in the area

   Check the website for native tree species in the area.

2. Visit the USDA Forest Service website

   Visit the USDA Forest Service website.

3. Check online resources such as the USDA's Plant Database and the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Finder

   Check online resources such as the USDA's Plant Database and the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Finder.

4. Visit local nurseries and gardening stores to gather information on native tree species

   Visit local nurseries and gardening stores to gather information on native tree species.