The Frederick County Division of Energy & Environment announces the application period for the 2022 Creek ReLeaf Program.
Donor Name: Frederick County Government
State: Maryland
County: Frederick County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2022
Details:
Frederick County’s Creek ReLeaf Program is a reforestation program designed to increase forest acres in Frederick County and to meet goals for clean streams. The program is an integral part of County Executive efforts to reverse the trend of tree loss in Frederick County. Trees are planted on both private and public land. The Creek ReLeaf Program plants eligible areas with native trees/shrubs and provides the first 5 years of maintenance to ensure successful planting efforts, at no cost to the landowner.
Interested property owners should do the following prior to applying for the program:
- Determine the area proposed to be reforested
- Review the proposed Permanent Conservation Easement
- Know where any easements are located on the property
- Know where the septic field is (if present on property)
The Creek ReLeaf Program will rank and prioritize proposed reforestation areas on a yearly basis using the scoring criteria listed below:
- Size of proposed reforestation project (multiple property owners can join together to increase their chances of being accepted as the minimum acreage to be reforested must be at least 2 acres)
- Potential to expand or connect existing forests
- Proximity to a stream with high or poor water quality
- Presence of Brook Trout within the watershed
- Access to site for planting, maintenance, and long-term monitoring
- Presence of other nearby restoration efforts to improve watershed health
- Sites outside of the following jurisdictional boundaries: Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick City, Middletown, Mount Airy, Myersville, Thurmont, and Walkersville
For more information, visit Frederick County Government.
