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Kingston wins $1.67 million reforestation grant; commission outlines invasive-vegetation control and public engagement
Summary
City staff described a $1,670,000 community reforestation grant for Kingston parks that will fund invasive-vegetation removal, deer fencing, large‑scale plantings and community engagement; commissioners also reviewed Arbor Day activities and plans for school involvement.
City staff told the Kingston Tree Commission on Tuesday that the city has secured a $1,670,000 community reforestation grant to fund reforestation work in Kingston’s parks, including competing vegetation management, deer fencing and large‑scale native tree plantings.
Brent (staff member) described the grant as the largest forestry-related grant the city has received and said it focuses on wooded park areas rather than street trees. He said…
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