Pittsburgh tree-planting efforts receive million in federal funds
Pennsylvania communities are set to benefit from $1 billion in federal money to plant trees. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is...
Pennsylvania communities are set to benefit from $1 billion in federal money to plant trees. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is awarding nearly $28 million to 12 projects across Pennsylvania through its Urban and Community Forest Program. The initiative aims to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs. The Forest Service calls the funding 'historic' and says it will help support projects that increase tree cover in disadvantaged communities and give equitable access to the benefits of nature.