VT UCF is pleased to announced that our 2027 grants program is now open and accepting applications through January 29th, 2027. $100k is available in cost-share grants through our traditional Communities Caring for Canopy grant category. $8k is available for Urban Tree Planting mini grants to support tree planting in low-canopied urban areas through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
In an all-out makeover of the state park’s canopy, arborist volunteers with bucket trucks, grapples, climbing gear and pole tools, quickly and safely completed 3 dead tree removals, and pruned 13 additional trees at Knight Point State Park—a service worth over $13,000 donated to the state. And by the way it was a lot of fun!
Black ash enthusiasts convened in Hardwick and East Montpelier this fall to learn about stewardship of this unique species of tree currently impacted by an introduced insect, the emerald ash borer.
