The cooperator will use these funds to actively manage forests for health and productivity while implementing district of columbia state forest action plan priorities per statute

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Region 9–Eastern Region awarded the District of Columbia Department of Transportation $198,702 on August 10, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to actively manage forests for health and productivity while implementing District of Columbia State Forest Action Plan priorities. Work includes coordinating forest management efforts with partners and stakeholders, community engagement to improve public health, monitoring of forest health threats, and implementing a holistic program combining outreach and education, forest health monitoring, tree planting and maintenance, wood utilization, and workforce development to assess, manage, and improve the District's tree canopy to benefit all residents and landowners. Performance occurs in Washington, DC, with a period of performance through April 30, 2029. The award is a project grant.

Activities will support the assessment, management and improvement of the district S tree canopy to benefit all residents and landowners. Work will include coordinating forest management efforts with partners and stakeholders, community engagement to improve public health, and monitoring of forest health threats in the district. A holistic program of work will be developed and implemented based on community priorities, with a combination of activities including outreach and education, forest health monitoring, tree planting and maintenance, wood utilization, and workforce development.