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Lowell launches urban-forest committee effort after $40,000 DCR grant; outreach and focus groups planned

5772029 · August 29, 2025
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City staff said Lowell received a $40,000 Department of Conservation and Recreation grant to kick off an urban-forest/tree committee aligned with the city's urban forest master plan; staff described stakeholder focus groups, outreach and an expected end-of-fiscal-year grant timeline.

City sustainability staff briefed the Lowell Sustainability Council that the city received a $40,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to develop an urban-tree committee consistent with the city's urban forest master plan.

Catherine said kickoff meetings have begun and staff plan public outreach and focus groups with…

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