City of The Dalles Beautification Committee Offers Tree Planting Grants
Residents of The Dalles can apply to for a chance to receive grants to plant trees on their property.
By Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, OR— The City of The Dalles Beautification Committee has announced a new Tree Grants program, aimed at enhancing the natural beauty of the community and promoting environmental sustainability. The program aims to provide grants to residents within the City Limits of The Dalles to beautify and improve their properties with trees.
“The Beautification Committee recognizes the many benefits that a healthy urban forest provides: trees certainly make our neighborhoods more beautiful but they also increase property value of our homes and enhance economic vitality in business districts. On hot summer days, trees provide essential shade to cool our yards and buildings and save energy. Trees improve soil, air, and water quality and can also improve our quality of life by boosting our mental and physical health and providing homes to wildlife we value,” read the announcement.
Through the Tree Grants program, residents of The Dalles have the opportunity to access financial support for planting and nurturing trees on their properties. These grants enable individuals to contribute to the city's beautification efforts and make a lasting impact on the environment. By increasing the tree canopy in The Dalles, residents can actively participate in creating a greener and more vibrant city for current and future generations to enjoy.
A screenshot of the grant application.
Fundable tree planting options include October Glory Maples, Exclamation! London Pines, Thornless Hawthornes, and Autumn Blaze Maples.
Applications for the Tree Grants program are now open, and interested individuals can find more information by visiting the official City of The Dalles website, clicking here for the application, or by reaching out to the Beautification Committee via email at amell@ci.the-dalles.or.us.
The application deadline for the grants is September 1, 2023.
