Hennepin County was recently granted $10 million from the U.S. Forest Service for Urban and Community Forestry initiatives. This funding will be used to remove diseased trees, plant new ones, educate residents, and support local businesses and workforce development, thus enhancing resilience to climate change, pests, storms, and extreme heat events.
Through the grant, Hennepin County Forestry will assist homeowners in removing and replacing trees on their properties. Priority will be given to property owners living on their property with a household income of less than $94,650 (for households of 1 to 4 people). Proof of income is required.
The program is currently accepting applications, which can be submitted online in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish.
To apply for tree removal and replacement, visit
Hennepin.us/tree-help.