The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (DAFE) and the Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) on Friday announced that the first five municipalities have been selected for the Urban Forests for Rhode Island Technical Assistance Program.
Many Rhode Island communities have limited resources and technical expertise to establish or expand their urban and community forestry programs, according to DEM. The program seeks to address these limitations through a comprehensive approach that includes services such as tree canopy mapping, planning, management, planting, code and ordinance review and development, policy development, and community engagement and education.