Blanco River reforestation OKed to continue

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] $261,000 agreement approved by Hays County commissioners Jan. 2 allows TreeFolks, a Central Texas non-profit organization, to continue its vegetation restoration efforts on the Blanco River.

 TreeFolks’ efforts following the devastating May 2015 flood has been accepted by many landowners, said Clint Garza, Hays County development services director.

 Matt Mears, TreeFolks reforestation manager, said Jan. 2 there has been an “overwhelming response” from the community to the Blanco River reforestation program, which originally began in September 2015.