NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Two western Nebraska tree advocates have been recognized by PlantNebraska for their work improving local landscapes and helping communities care for their trees.
George Acker of Ogallala received the Jim Kluck Honor Award, while Jon Forney of Grant received the Johnny Appleseed Award at the organization’s annual awards reception Nov. 6 in Lincoln.
PlantNebraska said Acker has helped turn Ogallala’s Tri Trails Park into an elm tree trial site with more than 15 elm species and a growing collection of cultivars. He also helped secure irrigation for the park and continues to add plantings…