TreesMedford wins $5,000 Grant

On December 13, 2019, TreesMedford, in partnership with MyRWA, learned it was awarded a $5,000 Medford Community Fund grant. This grant will be used to kick off an inventory of Medford’s street and public trees.

TreesMedford is at work to target funding for a full tree inventory. This inventory will provide critical information to support the City’s long-term tree management plan.

Excerpt from the award letter, from Mayor Stephanie M. Burke:

“On behalf of the Medford Community Fund, it is my pleasure to award TreesMedford, in partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Association, with a $5,000 grant to be used for the creation of a thorough tree inventory in the City of Medford. This inventory will help to improve the care and keeping of our City's trees, while moving Medford toward our goal of a 30% tree canopy. “

Read the complete letter here.