The grant was used to estimate the number, size, condition and species of trees in Oswego and to increase tree planting opportunities.
July 26, 2024 12:55 PM CDT
OSWEGO, Ill. — The City of Oswego adopted an urban forestry management plan in June after receiving a $25,000 grant to complete a tree inventory, officials announced Wednesday.
The grant, provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service Eastern Region Urban and Community Forestry Program, enabled the village to estimate the number, size, condition and species of trees within the town and increase opportunities for reforestation.
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The inventory was completed in February.
“We are honored to receive this grant that will guide Oswego’s urban forestry efforts,” village Mayor Ryan Kaufman said in a statement. “This funding not only supports the health and beauty of our community, but also highlights our commitment to protecting the environment. By investing in urban forestry, we are investing in a greener, healthier future for our village and the planet.”
CRTI director Lydia Scott said the funding will help protect urban trees, which are “critical infrastructure for our communities.”
“Trees purify our air and water, reduce flooding and heat, improve our physical and mental health and provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife,” she said in a statement.
