01/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/08/2024 01:12
BOWLING GREEN--- In the fall of 2023, the City of Bowling Green announced that it has successfully secured the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act (UCFIRA) Grant for the "Bowling Green Canopy Tree Project: The Preservation and Extension of an Old Growth Urban Forest." This grant, totaling $415,000, will facilitate critical efforts in maintaining, enhancing, and promoting the urban tree canopy within the city. Property owners are encouraged to submit applications for use of the funding through the City's Website.
The Bowling Green Canopy Tree Project is a multifaceted initiative designed to preserve and extend the city's old-growth urban forest. Under the guidance of our dedicated Urban Forester, the project encompasses several key components:
Speaking about this significant achievement, Adrien Lowien-Kirian expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead this vital project. "This grant empowers us to protect and expand our urban forest, ensuring a greener, safer, and more beautiful future for Bowling Green. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community and environmental responsibility."
The Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant reflects a collaborative effort to support the project's core goals of tree planting and maintenance, restoration and resilience, and planning and community engagement. By addressing the immediate needs of the urban tree canopy, Bowling Green is taking a proactive approach to enhance the quality of life for its residents and strengthen the city's ecological resilience.
Visit our website bgohio.org or https://buff.ly/3SqpYOc for more details, including a map of a project area and online application for property owners.