"Climate Bill Would Breathe New Life Into Big-City Trees"

"After years of fighting for survival, the federal tree-planting effort in cities and towns may be poised for growth.

The climate bill that passed the Senate on Sunday and is set for a House vote later this week would pump $1.5 billion into the Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program (U&CF), which typically receives just a fraction of that amount from congressional appropriators.

The bump, which would last through 2031, should protect tree planting in cities for years to come, advocates said."

Marc Heller reports for E&E News August 9, 2022.