By Andi Anderson
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced $280,000 in grants to support tree-related projects across the state.
These grants, funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program, will be used for tree planting, maintenance, education, tree inventory, and management efforts.
Ten communities and organizations have been selected by the DNR’s Community and Urban Forestry program for their projects. One of the largest grants, $50,000, was awarded to the city of New Albany.
This funding will be used to treat ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that has killed trees in many regions, and for replanting in areas where trees have been lost.
Other recipients include the town of Nashville, which received $20,000, and Indiana University’s Bloomington and Southeast campuses, which were awarded $20,000 each as part of Natural Disaster Recovery grants to replace trees lost due to severe weather.
The complete list of recipients includes:
City of Plainfield: $25,000
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation: $25,000
TREES Inc.: $25,000
City of West Lafayette: $24,557
Town of Nashville: $20,000
Indiana Arborist Association: $14,650
Indiana University (Indianapolis): $13,800
These grants will provide essential support for urban forestry projects, helping to enhance community green spaces, improve air quality, and manage invasive species.
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