Great lakes restoration initiative trees and training for a healthier south side part three

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded The Nature Conservancy (TNC) a $100,000 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) for the "GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE TREES AND TRAINING FOR A HEALTHIER SOUTH SIDE PART THREE" project. The grant, which runs from June 26, 2024 to September 2, 2027, will support TNC's efforts to deliver a comprehensive range of forest management and conservation activities across non-federal lands in the Great Lakes region. Key project activities are expected to include developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing tree seedlings for reforestation, undertaking landscape restoration initiatives, mitigating invasive species threats, and promoting sustainable forestry practices. This award reflects the Forest Service's commitment to investing in ambitious, science-based forest landscape restoration projects that generate measurable environmental outcomes and enhance community resilience.