The USDA Forest Service, California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, and California ReLeaf welcome the support and sponsorship of Edison International and Blue Shield of California to celebrate California Arbor Week, March 7 to 14.
This year, Edison International donated $50,000 to California ReLeaf for California Arbor Week Grants — a community-led, tree-planting grant program offered by California ReLeaf with support from Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service.
This grant funding will go directly to supporting community urban forestry programs across the state.
“We are thrilled and grateful to work with so many partners to celebrate Arbor Week,” said Cindy Blain, executive director of California ReLeaf. “Arbor Week is a great reminder of the powerful role trees have in building climate resilience, community connection, and improving public health.”
Arbor Week has the ongoing support of the Forest Service and Cal Fire. Both agencies support ongoing community tree planting in urban areas of California through grant funding, education and technical expertise.
“Last year, the Forest Service announced the award of $43.2 million to the state of California and $102.87 million to cities, counties, nonprofits and schools to support our urban and community forests and people — funding made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act," said Miranda Hutten, Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager for the Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service.
“This historic investment recognizes the value of urban forests to build equity, support public health, increase climate resilience, and connect communities. This Arbor Week celebration we want to acknowledge the partners who support this vision and the people greening our neighborhoods across the region,” Hutten said.
Celebrate California Arbor Week with Forest Service, Cal Fire and partners
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