The City of Springfield has received a $6,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant, awarded on August 8, 2024, will fund a 5-year initiative to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in underserved communities within the city. The project aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to these urban areas, with a focus on advancing environmental justice. 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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