密歇根州舍伍德镇志愿者补种20棵树 替代龙卷风损毁林木
密歇根州舍伍德镇——10月3日，一群志愿者在舍伍德镇亲手种下20棵新树，替代在2024年与2026年龙卷风中被毁的林木。据《thedailyreporter》10月7日报道，这场社区植树活动为小镇的灾后恢复再添一抹绿色。
2024年与2026年，两场龙卷风先后袭击舍伍德镇及周边地区，刮倒大量树木，镇上面貌受损严重。当地居民自发组织起来，利用秋季植树的好时节，在公共绿地与道路两旁补种新树。志愿者们挖坑、栽苗、浇水，分工协作，现场气氛温馨。
组织者表示，新栽的20棵树品种多样，兼顾景观与生态功能，成活后将逐步恢复小镇的绿荫。镇政府对志愿者的行动表示感谢，并承诺加强日常养护，确保树苗茁壮成长。
近年来极端天气频发，密歇根州多地都曾遭受风暴与龙卷风袭击。舍伍德镇的植树行动虽小，却展现了社区在灾后重建中的凝聚力，也为其他受灾社区提供了借鉴。
Sherwood Township Volunteers Plant 20 Trees to Replace Ones Lost to Tornadoes
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Oct. 3 to plant 20 new trees in Sherwood Township, replacing ones destroyed by tornadoes in 2024 and 2026, thedailyreporter reported on Oct. 7.
The two tornadoes toppled scores of trees across the township and surrounding areas, scarring the local landscape. Residents organized the community planting to take advantage of the fall season, setting saplings in public green spaces and along roadsides. Volunteers dug holes, set seedlings and watered them in an cheerful, well-coordinated effort.
Organizers said the 20 new trees represent a mix of species chosen for both beauty and ecological value, and will gradually restore the town's canopy. Township officials thanked the volunteers and pledged ongoing care to help the saplings thrive.
With extreme weather striking Michigan communities with growing frequency, Sherwood Township's small planting project showcased the community's resilience in recovery — and offered an example for other storm-hit towns.
图片来源：志愿者植树，Wikimedia Commons / Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam，Public domain
