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USDA grant, recent plantings bring thousands of trees to Irvington Woods
Summary
Presenters said a USDA grant funded trees (not planting) and reported roughly 1,150 trees planted Jan–May under the grant and nearly 2,000 trees planted over the last two to three years, with many saplings already fruiting and supporting wildlife.
Trustees heard that a USDA grant helped accelerate tree-planting efforts in Irvington Woods, though the grant covers tree stock rather than planting labor. A presenter said the forest program "did 1,000, like, 150 trees" under the January–May portion of the grant and later noted the committee has planted "close to 2,000 in the last 2 to 3 years."
Presenters said many of the planted trees are larger, fruiting specimens meant to provide immediate habitat and pollination benefits; the committee emphasized the plantings are both an ecological program and an educational opportunity for students and families involved in stewardship and long-term monitoring.
