The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $15,000,000 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the Texas Trees Foundation. The grant will fund a 5-year initiative to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and around cities and towns in Texas. The project aims 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 will include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase tree canopy cover and improve community environmental conditions.
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