The City of Hartford received a $6,000,000 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 will fund a 5-year initiative focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in the city. Key activities will include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase urban tree canopy and improve environmental conditions, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. The project aligns with the USDA Forest Service's goal of providing ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban and community settings through comprehensive urban forestry initiatives.
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