Council backs application for Protect Community Forest grant to remove hazardous trees

Sep 3, 2026

Council approved applying for a Protect Community Forest grant (up to $150,000 per applicant, no city match) to remove hazardous private‑property trees and replace them; council thanked the tree board and staff for pursuing this opportunity.

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Council authorized staff to submit an application for the Protect Community Forest grant. Staff described the program as offering up to $150,000 per applicant with no city match and noted the grant does not cover staff time but would fund hazardous-tree removal and replanting on private properties.

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