Washington State's House Budget Proposes Urban Forestry Program Cut
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Washington States House Budget Proposal Threatens Urban and Community Forestry Program
The House budget proposal in Washington state aims to eliminate funding for the Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry program, cutting $1.8 million next fiscal year and $3 million over the following two-year period. This move, which comes from the cap-and-trade program, would result in the programs end and the loss of millions in federal grants. The program, which has been in existence for 35 years, supports tree planting and management plans across the state, with local leaders expressing concern that even a reduction would be preferable to complete elimination. The Senate budget, however, keeps the funding intact, creating a divide that lawmakers will need to resolve. The programs importance is highlighted by its role in low-income neighborhoods, where trees help combat urban heat islands and improve air quality.
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