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DuPage County discusses expanding Arbor Day seedling distribution; funding limited
Summary
County staff and committee members discussed the Arbor Day 2025 seedling program, which distributed about 500 bare-root seedlings last year in West Chicago and currently has roughly $1,000 available for broader distribution in 2026. Members suggested partnering with local organizations to ensure trees are planted.
DuPage County Environmental Committee members and staff discussed options for the Arbor Day 2025 seedling program and ways to expand distribution in 2026.
Staff said the county distributed roughly 500 bare-root seedlings last year in partnership with the city of West Chicago, chosen in part because West Chicago is identified in a regional canopy study as an environmental-justice community with low tree canopy. Staff said the county has about $1,000 available…
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