Trees make a difference!

Studies show that communities with access to trees and green spaces are associated with improved health outcomes, reduced crime, lower average temperatures, and an influx of other kinds of investments and new economic opportunities. Through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the United States Forest Service is making historic investments in boosting the nation’s tree cover in urban, suburban and rural communities nationwide through its Urban and Community Forst Grant program. The agency has selected 385 grant proposals from entities that are working to increase equitable access to trees and green spaces, and the many benefits they provide. In early 2024, the City of Montgomery was selected to receive $1 million as part of this grant program to plant trees on public rights of way and in public spaces in underserved communities within the city. Funds will be issued to the City in summer of 2024.

Help Us Target Improvements to Montgomery's Urban Tree Canopy by Providing Your Feedback

The City's Urban Forestry Division seeks to use these funds to plan 5,000 new trees and perform 5,625 hours of professional tree pruning and hazard reduction, resulting in safer access to urban forest benefits. To help the Forestry staff target this grant-funded work, the City is seeking feedback from the community about where and how improvements to the city's trees can have the most impact on neighborhood quality of life.

Use the tools below to share your thoughts with us to help shape the urban tree canopy in our city

• Where you would most like to see new trees?
• Where are there tree-related hazards that you've seen in your neighborhood, nearby park, or other public place?
• What kinds of trees would you most like to be planted?
• What questions do you have about this grant or the Urban Forestry Division's work?
• Who in the community is interested in helping to ensure newly planted trees are regularly watered?
• What ideas do you have about how tree-related improvements can impact your neighborhood?