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Jackson, MI Launches Major Urban Greening Initiative

1/18/2025

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Jackson, MI, is taking bold steps to enhance its green spaces with a new urban planning initiative focused on tree management. The City Council has greenlit a $60,493 contract with Eocene Environmental Group for a comprehensive tree assessment. Additionally, a $106,850 contract for removing hazardous trees has been approved, paving the way for fresh plantings funded by a $757,275 federal grant, set to kick off in 2026.

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Story summary

Jackson, MI, is taking bold steps to enhance its green spaces with a new urban planning initiative focused on tree management. The City Council has greenlit a $60,493 contract with Eocene Environmental Group for a comprehensive tree assessment. Additionally, a $106,850 contract for removing hazardous trees has been approved, paving the way for fresh plantings funded by a $757,275 federal grant, set to kick off in 2026.