If you are already spending money for tree work, a good tree management plan will help assure that this money is being spent wisely and effectively. The most frequently reported source of local funding is the general property tax. Eleven percent of the cities reported the city income tax as a source of tree care funding. In addition, to assure adequate funding, some cities employ specific devices such as special frontage taxes, mill levies or endowments specifically earmarked for tree maintenance. State funding most commonly arises in the form of gas and weight taxes for roadway maintenance, vehicle licensing funds or project grants to the cities.
Current funding is also available through Title X federal funding.
These funds have been used by cities for large -scale planting, trimming and removal projects. For additional information on possible sources of tree management and other grant funds, contact your community grantsman, your county or regional planning department or the technical assistance sources listed in this publication. Don't hesitate to seek technical assistance. This provides the legal basis for community tree management activities. It should assign responsibility for the tree program to a community administrator, department, board or tree commission.