New York
The state of New York provides additional funding for community forestry initiatives

New York – New York will soon have extra green space thanks to a funding increase for Urban and Community Forestry Grants of more than $5 million, as revealed by Governor Kathy Hochul’s office.
According to the agency, the funds will be used for roughly 17 projects, the majority of which will center on planting trees and managing community forests.
“Ensuring a sustainable and resilient future for all New Yorkers through investments in community green space is a significant step towards revitalizing our cities and towns,” Governor Hochul stated. “These investments will help us get closer to reaching our climate goals and provide cleaner air and water to every corner of our state.”
It occurs as the state gets ready for Sunday, which is Climate Week every year.
“Urban trees are more than simply a little piece of nature in our cities; they also enhance public health, lessen the effects of intense heat, and enhance air quality. We improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers by creating green spaces in regions affected by climate change and other environmental issues, therefore cooling streets and residences. The NYS DEC’s interim commissioner, Sean Mahar, stated that trees are an essential component of our urban landscapes and leave a legacy for future generations.
According to state representatives, the federal Inflation Reduction Act is the reason for this latest round of money.
The following upstate New York projects received extra funding:
Capital Region
Albany County
• City of Albany Department of General Services: $456,705 additional, for a total of $876,965; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
Greene County
• Village of Athens: $237,335 additional, for a total of $577,968; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
Rensselaer County
• City of Troy: $64,800 additional, for a total of $382,400; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
Central New York
Onondaga County
• City of Syracuse: $414,858 additional, for a total of $910,141; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
Finger Lakes
Genesee County
• City of Batavia: $306,218 additional, for a total of $758,950; Ash Tree Management in Disadvantaged Communities
Monroe County
• City of Rochester: $399,250 additional, for a total of $598,875; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
Hudson Valley
Ulster County
• City of Kingston: $240,824 additional, for a total of $732,375; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
Westchester
• City of New Rochelle: $6,600 additional, for a total of $41,600; Ash Tree Management in Disadvantaged Communities
North Country
Clinton County
• Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District: $231,325 additional, for a total of $460,947; Ash Tree Management in Disadvantaged Communities
Jefferson County
• City of Watertown: $150,000 additional, for a total of $550,000; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
Western New York
Chautauqua County
• City of Dunkirk: $35,867 additional, for a total of $158,313; Community Forest Management Plan Implementation
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