The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $3,363,603.00 Project Grant to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on September 22, 2023 under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664). This multi-year grant, with a completion date of June 30, 2028, supports a range of forest management and conservation initiatives in Massachusetts, including urban and community forestry, forest stewardship, forest health monitoring, state fire capacity, and watershed management.
Through sub-awards, the grant funding supports additional efforts such as a partnership with Speak For The Trees, Inc. to enhance urban and community forestry, and a sub-grant to Clark University Student Affairs to conduct research on tree survival and land cover types in Worcester from 2010 to 2023. These collaborative projects leverage government, academic, and non-profit resources to advance sustainable forestry practices and environmental stewardship across the state.
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