Description
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is announcing its intention to award a Best Value Grant for the purpose of building local capacity for excellent Urban and Community Forestry at the local and regional level. The grant amount is $25,000 for a one-year duration. The grant will support the mission of the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association (MTWFA) by financially supporting their continuing education programs, including the Annual Conference and Professional Development Series.
• The grant will support the MTWFA's Annual Conference, which features technical training sessions and provides opportunities for information exchange.
• The grant will also support the MTWFA's Professional Development Series, which includes workshops on topics such as tree inventories, tree risk assessments, and chainsaw safety.
• Additionally, the grant will support the Western Mass Tree Wardens (WMTW) Dinner Meetings and the MA Qualified Tree Wardens Course (MQTW).
• The grant will also provide scholarships to interested tree wardens to further educate and qualify them for their positions.