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DEP outlines tree, urban park and acquisition funding; residents urge more canopy in Orange
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · February 18, 2026
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Summary
Residents and municipal staff celebrated recent tree grants, urged more urban canopy and asked DEP for technical help forming tree ordinances and environmental commissions; DEP noted some federal funding ended but highlighted state Natural Climate Solutions grants and Green Acres/urban acquisition programs.
Marty Mays and local advocates described how a ‘leafing out’ program and other grants are enabling tree inventories, pruning and planting in Orange. Mays listed grant components (a municipal inventory grant and line items for trimming and…
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