The City of Des Moines, Iowa was awarded a $2,500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant funding will support a comprehensive urban forestry initiative in disadvantaged communities of Des Moines, focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources. Key activities to be delivered through this 5-year project include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach. The project aims to increase the urban tree canopy and improve environmental conditions in underserved areas, providing critical ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the local community.
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