AnnualReport2023_FINAL_2

Saddle Tramps planting
trees on Tech campus
Massey is committed to honoring
Duggan’s plans to contribute to campus
revitalization and is excited to play a
part in the new trees being planted
this year.
“He was very forward-thinking about
giving back to the university,” Massey
said. “He allocated $25,000 to go
toward tree replacement.”
With the $25,000 contribution from
housing, 60 trees will be planted
around several residence halls on
campus. Massey hopes planting these
trees will increase color and curb
appeal on campus as well as make
campus welcoming and comfortable for
students.
“This is our way to say we are part
of the Texas Tech community,” said
Massey. “Our students spend 90 percent
of their time here on campus because
they live here, they work here, they go
to class. We want to make sure we are
contributing to the campus culture.”
A MONUMENTAL
PLANTING EFFORT
A tree planting of this size is not typical.
According to Rampy, 25-100 new trees
are planted on campus each year. This
planting will be triple that amount.
“This is the first time I have seen
something of this magnitude” Rampy
said. “I think it’s a pretty lofty goal and
it’s a great goal for campus.”
While preparing for this planting
effort, it was essential for the Grounds
Maintenance team to remain forwardthinking.
“Our biggest obstacle is looking ahead
to the future and what administration
has in store for the campus,” Rampy
said. “If there’s a new building going up,
we have to make sure trees are planted
in the right spot, so they don’t have
to relocate or take down any trees in
the future.”
Those involved in this project have
high hopes for what the trees will
bring to the campus. Childers hopes
these enhancements will be enjoyed
by members of the Texas Tech and
Lubbock community.
“With the many Texas Tech community
members that enjoy the campus
outdoors, it is important to maintain
the aesthetics of the campus while
promoting wellbeing through
landscape and tree enhancements,”
Childers said.
“The Operations Division is committed
to maintaining the utmost visually
appealing and sustainable outdoor
landscape and features. This commitment
is not only for appearance,
but for the enjoyment and pleasure
of Texas Tech, Lubbock and visiting
community and guests to the campus.”
The Operations Division is excited to
bring a monumental planting initiative
to the Texas Tech campus during a
monumental, centennial year.
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