Neighborhood Tree Act: Funding Urban Forests to Combat Heat and Inequality.
This Act establishes a new federal fund to assist states and local communities in planting and maintaining urban trees. The primary goal is to address extreme heat and improve public health, particularly in low-income and historically underserved neighborhoods that lack adequate tree canopy. This investment aims to lower energy demand, improve air quality, and mitigate health risks associated with high urban temperatures.
Key points
Creation of the Neighborhood Tree Fund, authorizing funding increasing to $700 million for fiscal year 2028.
Priority funding for high-poverty areas and communities with low tree cover and high summer temperatures, addressing historical environmental disparities.
Increased tree canopy leads to better air quality, reduced energy bills, and improved stormwater management for residents.
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