Evansville residents who want to make a lasting impact on their community have several opportunities this spring to get involved.
The Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation has partnered with several local organizations to launch the Evansville Forest Alliance, a new initiative aimed at expanding the city’s tree canopy through strategic planting projects.
Evansville Forest Alliance Launches Tree Planting Initiative
The Evansville Forest Alliance was formed through a partnership between Wesselman Woods, the City of Evansville Arborist, the City of Evansville Climate Action Director, Community One, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
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The initiative is supported by a $249,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Community and Urban Forestry program. Funding for the grant was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Organizers say the effort will focus heavily on planting trees in underserved and low-income neighborhoods across Evansville…