From redlining to greenlining

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $8,000,000 Project Grant to Treepeople, Inc. under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant, entitled "From Redlining to Greenlining," funds Treepeople's ecosystem restoration and environmental justice initiatives in underserved California communities, particularly in the Los Angeles area and Angeles National Forest. Key project activities include tree planting, native vegetation establishment, invasive species removal, habitat creation for endangered species, and engaging volunteers. As a sub-recipient, Treepeople has also participated in various restoration efforts within the Angeles National Forest, such as post-fire conifer reforestation, monarch butterfly habitat creation, and endangered species conservation. The grant aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages through urban forestry initiatives that advance environmental justice in disadvantaged areas.