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ENVIRONMENT
Phoenix expands tree planting with $10M grant
(Metro Creative Connection)
A federal grant will allow Phoenix to expand its tree planting program.
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INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
The U.S. Forest Service has awarded Phoenix a $10 million grant to support tree planting efforts in heat-vulnerable areas.
The money will go toward “tree planting and maintenance, workforce development, community restoration and resilience as well as mitigating extreme heat,” according to a city release.
The $10 million adds to the city’s $4 million American Rescue Plan Act funding for urban forestry.
"This significant award is more than just money for tree planting; it's an acceleration toward a cleaner, cooler, more equitable Phoenix,” Mayor Kate Gallego said.
Lora Martens, who manages the city’s urban tree program, said the money will allow Phoenix to expand tree planting in the hottest parts of the community.
“Planting more trees allows us to mitigate heat, conserve energy and provide more shade for our residents,” she said.
