Urban Forests Act: Grants, Jobs, and Healthier Green Spaces
This act establishes grant programs for planting and maintaining urban trees, especially in underserved areas, aiming to improve air quality and reduce heat. It also creates new job opportunities related to processing urban wood and enhances education in urban forestry. Citizens can expect more green spaces in their neighborhoods and a healthier environment.
Key points
New grants for planting and maintaining urban trees, prioritizing areas with low tree coverage.
Programs to create jobs by utilizing wood from dead urban trees.
Strengthening education and research on the benefits of urban forests, including carbon storage.
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