Urban Forest Project
The 2011 Green Grand Rapids amendment to the City’s master plan established a 40% tree canopy goal in Grand Rapids. Recognizing the need to involve residents in expanding the urban tree canopy, the City of Grand Rapids and the Friends of Grand Rapids Parkslaunched the Urban Forest Project with core funding from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.
We seek to offer a diverse menu of opportunities for anyone to learn about and directly impact the City’s urban forest. From planting to pruning, we can each do our part to maximize the tree canopy in all parts of the city so that everyone in Grand Rapids can experience the cultural, social, economic, public health, and environmental benefits of trees.
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what can you do?
There are lots of ways to start:
- PLANT A TREE in your yard.
- Learn about the benefits of trees to your community.
- BECOME A NEIGHBORHOOD FORESTER!
- VOLUNTEER to help the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.