DC to plant 8000+ Street Trees

In September, the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) was awarded $750,000 in funding to promote urban and community forestry as part of funding through the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding will be used by the Urban Forestry Division to support local organizations in underserved communities to improve the quality and upkeep of the tree canopy in these neighborhoods. The 8000 trees this year will help the district meet its goal of a 40% healthy tree canopy by 2032. More information can be found at this Casey Trees webpage.