DEEP Announces Grant to Town of Woodbury Improve Tree Cover
Key Takeaways
- State funds Woodbury tree project to improve stormwater management and reduce heat.
- DEEP and DOT partner on a $114,264 grant focused on Route 6 commercial corridor.
- Town will plant 100 trees in an aquifer protection area and boost pedestrian paths.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced the Town of Woodbury has been awarded a grant to enhance tree cover. The Urban & Community Forestry Trees for Communities Grants program supports projects that increase tree cover to these areas.
In partnership with the DOT, this $114,264 project will assist Woodbury’s high-traffic Route 6 commercial corridor within an aquifer protection area. The town will plant 100 trees to improve stormwater management, reduce heat, and enhance pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
Residents will engage through workshops, invasive species removal, and a hands-on tree steward program, while free trees for eligible properties will expand canopy coverage and strengthen long-term community resilience.