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Commission advances grant applications, tree-inventory planning and Arbor Day planting goals

5843298 · June 13, 2025
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Summary

Members reviewed progress on an ODNR grant application to fund urban-forestry capacity-building, discussed letters of support already received, planned outreach to contractors for ISA training, and set Arbor Day/planting plans for November 8.

The Athens Shade Tree Commission reported progress on several grant and program efforts aimed at restoring city urban-forestry capacity and expanding the tree inventory.

A commission member said they are drafting a first ODNR grant application to support rehiring a city arborist or urban-forester and to fund a professional tree inventory. The member reported letters of support already received from Rural Action, the Ohio Environmental Council and the…

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