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U.S. Forest Service Cancels $75M Tree Program Amid DEI Shift

10/22/2025

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The U.S. Forest Service canceled a $75 million tree-planting program, citing a shift to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Communities in New Orleans, Oregon, and Montana would receive funding to expand urban forestry and fight climate change.
Local leaders expressed disappointment that the program could have improved health and environmental conditions.
The cancellation reflects a trend under U.S. President Donald Trump to dismantle federal DEI initiatives, raising concerns for disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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The U.S. Forest Service canceled a $75 million tree-planting program, citing a shift to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Communities in New Orleans, Oregon, and Montana would receive funding to expand urban forestry and fight climate change.
Local leaders expressed disappointment that the program could have improved health and environmental conditions.
The cancellation reflects a trend under U.S. President Donald Trump to dismantle federal DEI initiatives, raising concerns for disadvantaged neighborhoods.