HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-043 Letter-Our Forestry Funding App. CITY OF
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May 18,2023 •
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Re: Letter of Support for the Oregon Urban Rural and Community Forestry Funding Application
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Please accept-this letter on behalf of the City of Ashland as an expression of our enthusiastic
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funding application.We firmly believe that the project proposed by OUR Community Forestry
• will significantly supplement and advance our ongoing efforts to address wildfire protection .
and tree preservation in our community.
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As a city,we have dedicated substantial resources to safeguard our community from the •
devastating effects of wildfires and ensure the preservation of our invaluable tree resources.
Recognizing the importance of developing an Urban Forest Plan,we believe that the efforts
funded by this proposal wouldbe a substantial contribution towards achieving our goals.We
know that a flourishing urban forest not only enhances the aesthetic beauty of our city but
• also provides numerous ecological,economic,and social benefits.
Trees play a vital role in promoting human health, improving air and water quality, mitigating
flooding,and reducing the impact of high heat events.Additionally,they contribute to
community resilience,foster social interaction,and positively impact mental health. •
Considering the above;the City of Ashland appreciates the significant value that Federal •
grant funding,through the Inflation Recovery Act,will provide in supporting urban,rural, and
community forestry in Oregon.We believe OUR Community Forestry's proposal.has exemplary
• merit in its potential to assist the Southern Oregon region by advocating education,data
collection,tree planting,wildfire protection,as well as•in the preservation and protection of
existing healthy trees.
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We look forward to collaborating with.OUR Community Forestry on our shared objectives and-
are confident that the proposed project will make a substantial contribution to the Citys
ongoing initiatives. •
• Thank you for considering our support for the Oregon Urban•Rural and Community Forestry
funding application. • • .
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Sincerely, Av
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• Tonya Gr•ham
Mayor,City.of Ashland •
Office of the Mayor,City of Ashland
20 East Main St. Tel: 541.488-6002 .
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Ashland,Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.5311
ashland.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 .