Engage 300 residents, 35 students and 50-100 volunteers in restoration activities, including tree plantings, removal of invasive plants and other outreach activities. Project will restore 2.5 acres of forest habitat in three Baltimore City community forests totaling 8 acres, support three graduate student fellowships, engage community members in education workshops and events, expand youth educational offerings, and support the installation of educational and safety signage.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Restoration and Monitoring of Urban Forests (MD)
Organization:
Baltimore Green Space
Project ID:
1301.22.074414
Description:
Award Amount:
$49989.60
Location:
Project is in forest habitat in 3 non-contiguous community urban forests in Baltimore City, totaling 8 acres: Springfield Woods, Wilson Woods, and Fairwood Forest. Springfield Woods and Wilson Woods are in the 21212 zip code area, and Fairwood Forest is further north and east in the 21206 zip code.