The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement to the National Hispanic Environmental Council LTD. under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675). The purpose of this 3-year award, which commenced on September 17, 2024, is to develop and present STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) institutes that serve minority undergraduate and recent graduate students. The funded activities aim to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic impacts by linking urban forestry efforts to community priorities. Key products and services to be delivered include urban tree planting, forest management, community outreach, education, and research on urban forest health and climate resilience.
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