Community Forestry

This program was established for the purpose of cost-sharing on the total cost of tree plantings with neighborhood associations, service organizations, citizen groups, business associations, villages, cities, schools, churches and clubs. Elgible lands include non-federal and non-state public lands and private property within the corporate limits of a city or village. No projeccts will be eligible for cost-share funds when planting under overhead power or utility lines. The District cost-share rate is up to 50% of the total cost of the trees, planting and care with the District's share not to exceed $10,000 per application. (The total budgeted amount for fiscal year 2006-2007 has been allocated.) The applicant's match must be a minimum of 25% cash (private funds, no tax funds) and up to 25% other program funds or grants including non-NRD tax dollars, or in-kind services for planting and tree care. Application deadline is February 1st. (All applications will be deferred to fiscal 2008, which begins July1, 2007.) Program applications will be reviewed and are subject to approval by the NRD Board of Directors. All projects should be completed before June 1st. For more information about this program, contact Rich Lodes at 472-3646.