SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — In celebration of Arbor Day, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $15 million in grant awards through New York State’s new Community Reforestation (CoRe) program, with one of the projects set to take root in Onondaga County.
Sixteen funded projects will establish and expand resilient forests in and near New York’s urban communities, contributing to the 2024 State of the State “ 25 Million Trees Initiative ” launched by Governor Hochul. The goal is to recognize the importance of trees and forests for climate resiliency and community health.
“Resilient urban forests support community health, well-being and sustainability,” Hochul said. “I’m celebrating Arbor Day 2025 by awarding $15 million in new grants to support projects across the State that will bring the countless ecological and economic benefits of trees to urban areas.”…