Airdrie, AB – The City of Airdrie is excited to announce that we have been awarded a $50,000 grant from the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program to plant 10,000 trees this summer in Sierra Springs along the Nose Creek watershed.
"Airdrie is honoured to receive this grant from the 2 Billion Trees program,” said Mayor Peter Brown. “This funding helps create a greener and healthier environment for our community today and will benefit generations to come.”
“Creating urban forests in our City plays a vital role in capturing and storing carbon, enhancing air and water quality and promoting biodiversity,” said David Jarand. “It will also make a meaningful contribution to combating climate change and preserving our natural heritage."
The 2 Billion Trees program offers financial support to organizations committed to planting trees across Canada.
To learn more about Airdrie’s urban forest, visit www.airdrie.ca/urbanforest.
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Media contact:
David Jarand
Urban Forestry Technician
403.473.4674
david.jarand@airdrie.ca