Growing a climate resilient community based approach to urban forestry

The City of Long Beach, California has been awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The funding will support the city's "GROWING A CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITY BASED APPROACH TO URBAN FORESTRY" initiative over the performance period from May 1, 2024 to March 18, 2029. The project aims to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources within the city to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban and community settings, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. Key activities are expected to include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach designed to increase tree canopy cover and improve community environmental conditions.