Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program

Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Amount: Up to US $238,000
Last Updated: July 14, 2025

Summary

The Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, aims to fund forestry projects and land protection initiatives in Anne Arundel County. This program focuses on cost-effective reforestation and greening efforts to enhance protected forested land, improve soil and water quality, reduce erosion, and provide essential ecological services. By supporting these initiatives, the program contributes to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

Overview

Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program Anne Arundel County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce a partnership to provide funds for forestry projects and land protection in Anne Arundel County. The goal of this program is to implement cost-effective reforestation and greening projects and increase the number of acres of protected forested land in the County. By increasing tree cover and expanding green areas, erosion can be reduced; water and soil quality can be improved; airborne pollutants such as particulates, nitrogen oxide, and carbon monoxide can be filtered; and summer temperatures and resulting ozone pollution and energy use can be reduced. By protecting forested land, valuable ecological services such as habitat, water quality, and flood control can be ensured for the future. What this funds Reforestation/afforestation of Protected Lands Permanent protection of Forested Lands Reforestation/afforestation and Protection of Uneased and Unforested Lands

Eligibility

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