Jefferson County-Charles Town- Ranson Urban Tree Canopy Study

Amount: $45,225 (Match: In-kind services)

Grantor: West Virginia Division of Forestry

Awarded: September 28, 2010

Status: Awarded and In progress

Estimated Completion: May 2011

Project Summary: (1) Utilizing the data from the recent study conducted by the University of Vermont containing land coverage analysis in order to perform an urban tree canopy assessment and create a long term management plan, setting Urban Tree Canopy Goals for the County and five municipalities; (2) Plan and execute a Spring 2011 tree planting event using grant and matching funds to purchase trees, site preparation, planting and other related planting supplies including: mulch, stakes and ties, watering bags, hoses and tanks.