ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) \u2014 A few local communities have received additional funding to grow more trees. Albany, Troy, and Athens have been awarded a piece of a $5 million federal grant for reforestation projects.<\/p>\n
Troy will use the funding to plant more trees in Prospect Park. Albany plans to plant trees in the South End, West Hill, and other neighborhoods that were previously redlined.<\/p>\n
Experts say not having enough trees is a public health issue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe lack of trees really exacerbates those extreme heat conditions, and the more trees we can put on our landscape throughout the state, it reduces that heat effect and really helps improve air quality in our urban areas,\u201d NYS DEC interim commissioner Sean Mahar said.<\/p>\n
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to plant $25 million additional trees in the state in the next nine years.<\/p>\n
The tree planting initiative is a step towards a healthier and more sustainable future for the Capital Region. With the funding, Albany, Troy, and Athens will be able to create more green spaces and reduce the urban heat effect, improving air quality and overall public health.<\/p>\n
A: The goal is to reduce the urban heat effect, improve air quality, and create more green spaces in the Capital Region.<\/p>\n
A: The local communities received a piece of a $5 million federal grant for reforestation projects.<\/p>\n
A: Albany plans to plant trees in the South End, West Hill, and other neighborhoods that were previously redlined.<\/p>\n
A: Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to plant $25 million additional trees in the state in the next nine years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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