More than $117,000 awarded for community tree planting and care

Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 11/09/2021 10:01 AM EST

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Tall green trees shade a sidewalk in a community park

Tree planting, care and planning in 11 Michigan communities will be supported by community forestry grant awards totaling $117,208. Funds were competitively awarded through the annual Michigan Department of Natural Resources Community Forestry grant program for projects in Berrien, Ingham, Isabella, Kent, Leelanau, Oakland, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

Grant funds are made available through the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program and administered by the DNR.

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Urban and community forests, made up of the trees in our backyards, along streets or at schools and businesses, contribute essential benefits including clean air and water, wildlife habitat, cooling shade and natural beauty. 

"The Urban and Community Forestry Program supports projects that maximize the benefits trees provide, helping ensure healthy, resilient and equitable urban tree canopy," said program coordinator Kevin Sayers. "By supporting training and education, we will have trees for today and for future generations."

Grant awards will be made available in November for projects to be completed by September 2022.

For more information, contact program coordinator Kevin Sayers at 517-582-3209 or visit Michigan.gov/UCF.