The program, titled Chesapeake ReLeaf, also encourages habitat protection and restoration, conservation education, and the use of applied research and technology that promote the health and stewardship of forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Organizations applying for grants have to act quickly.
The application deadline is February 15, 2001. Grants will be announced by March 1, 2001. So far, the organization has planted more than 16 million trees in 500 locations from the Puget Sound to the Chesapeake Bay and in 21 countries. The goal of Global ReLeaf 2000 is to plant 20 million trees to celebrate the new millennium. Proposal application forms and guidelines can be obtained from Heather Campbell.