Great lakes restoration initiative city of toledo reforestation initiative

The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area received a $200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) on February 25, 2024. The grant will fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative City of Toledo Reforestation Initiative, which aims to enhance natural habitats, improve ecological health, and provide recreational opportunities in the Toledo, Ohio region through reforestation efforts. The award supports activities such as developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing seedlings for reforestation, and undertaking landscape restoration initiatives to mitigate invasive species threats and promote sustainable forestry practices. This project aligns with the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program's goals of managing and conserving non-federal forest and rural lands across the United States.