Governor Kathy Hochul announced $15 million in funding through the Community Reforestation (CoRe) grant program on Arbor Day 2025. Nearly $1 million will support Bronx projects aimed at improving air quality and mitigating heat in vulnerable areas. Key recipients include the Bronx River Alliance and The New York Botanical Garden, which will enhance tree-planting efforts and restore damaged forest sites, contributing to the "25 Million Trees by 2033" initiative. The funding aims to alleviate urban heat and improve community wellbeing.
"Resilient urban forests support community health, well-being and sustainability. These grants will bring the countless ecological and economic benefits of trees to neighborhoods that need them most."
"The Bronx River Alliance received $500,000 to plant nearly 2,000 hardwood trees, replacing ash trees that were lost to invasive pests like the Emerald Ash Borer."
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