Specifications include, but are not limited to: Healthy Tree Canopy Grants were established to help communities make positive changes in the tree canopy and engage residents in taking action to protect trees. Goals Assist eligible recipients in planning, preparing for, and managing destructive invasive insects and diseases such as emerald ash borer or Asian long-horned beetle, establishing tree care activities such as planting and pruning, and increasing current tree diversity. Educate students and/or community members in learning about the importance of trees and engage them in taking actions to protect trees. Increase the diversity and resiliency of the tree canopy, accommodate new species that are well-adapted to our changing climate, and recognize that trees are assets that require regular maintenance and provide significant benefits
