Briefing on Urban & Community Forestry IRA Funding Opportunity

Under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Urban and Community Forestry Program received a historic $1.5 billion to support urban tree-planting, urban forest planning and management, and related activities, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Speakers:

• John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation

• Jaelith Hall Rivera, Deputy Chief of State, Private and Tribal Forestry, USDA’s Forest Service

• Beattra Wilson, Assistant Director of Urban and Community Forestry, State, Private and Tribal Forestry Deputy Chief Area, USDA’s Forest Service

Recorded: March 29, 2023