This $5,000,000 Project Grant awarded on August 11, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will fund comprehensive urban forestry initiatives in the City of Atlanta, Georgia. The grant supports planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the city's urban and community settings, with a focus on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. Key activities are expected to include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase the city's tree canopy cover and improve environmental conditions for local residents, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
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