Joe Verstandig, living collections manager at the Newport Tree Conservancy, removes excess soil from a native tree seedling Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

People walk near a mansion and a red maple tree Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

A mobile home park is visible Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Allie Bujakoski collects a native tree seedling as part of a collection effort Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

A planted tree grows in Miantonomi Park Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Sophie Colantuono, a program director at the Newport Tree Conservancy, places soil around tree seedlings as part of a collection effort Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Ian Delmonico, left, inspects newly collected native tree seedlings Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Volunteers dig up native tree seedlings as part of a collection effort Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)