Washington state tree lovers were in shock last month when they found out that a forestry program that helps plant and sustain trees in urban areas was about to be eliminated.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was informed in February that the state House appropriations committee had a budget proposal that included the elimination of its urban forestry program.
Urban forestry programs across Washington help communities sustain urban tree canopies, promote tree equity and plant and maintain vegetation in metropolitan environments…