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“The Florida Forest Service…announced that applications are now being taken for three community and urban forestry grant programs.
‘Urban forestry accounts for over 80,000 jobs and contributes more than $8 billion to Florida’s economy,’ said Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. ‘Now is the time for our cities and towns to take advantage of these opportunities. Restoring and sustaining our urban forests is vital to improving the livability of Florida’s communities and the quality of life of our residents.’
Nikki Fried says Florida forestry accounts for 80K jobs and $8B in revenue.
The first program, Hurricane Michael Urban and Community Forest Recovery Grant, provides financial assistance to impacted communities for recovery efforts such as planting trees, tree inventory, and canopy assessment. Those qualified are eligible for up to $50,000…
The second program, Urban and Community Forests Grant Program, helps increase and protect existing tree canopies in developed areas. Qualified participants may be eligible for up to $20,000…
The third program, Managing Community Forests Grant Program, is intended to help communities create a forest management program. Funding includes up to $50,000 for three projects over a three-year window and is designed for counties with a population between 10,000 to 100,000…”
— Staff Reports, Florida Politics
Visit the Florida Department of Agriculture site for details and applications