Delaware Forest Service Promotes Urban Forestry Grants Through Lombardy Elementary Tree Planting
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) Urban and Community Forestry Program, in partnership with Lombardy Elementary School in Wilmington, planted eight new trees on school grounds. This initiative builds on a previous effort last fall, bringing the school's total to 20 new trees over two years. The project is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, which provides federal funding via the USDA Forest Service for urban and community forestry initiatives nationwide. Taryn Davidson, Delaware Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager, emphasized that planting trees at schools creates healthier outdoor spaces and offers students firsthand learning opportunities about the importance of trees. DFS Education Specialist Ashley Melvin also provided an educational activity for students.
