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Virginia Department of Forestry grant will fund new city arborist position
3587191 · May 14, 2025
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Summary
The council heard that a $108,403 Virginia Department of Forestry grant will fund an arborist position housed in Public Works (shared with Planning) to advance Hopewell’s tree canopy goals; the position is included in the FY26 budget and requires no local match.
Public Works Director Mike Crocker told council that the city had been awarded a Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) grant of $108,403 to fund a new arborist position covering salary, benefits and equipment.
Crocker said the position will be housed in…
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