Implementation Grants

(invasives reduction) Completes an invasive species inventory and report for 15 miles of gravel roads through Windsor State Forest maintained by the Town and purchases a special mowing attachment to implement the plan.

Completes the planting of the Town Green with a diversity of species to replace ash trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer.

Creates a regional trail to link Shelburne across these two towns to the Mohawk Trail State Forest.

Continues to implement one of the first climate smart forestry plans in the Commonwealth with treatment of ash trees and a trailhead exhibit.

Completes the restoration of this scenic gravel road to give access to a large state-owned parcel. As with many of the grants, the Town will provide significant match when implementing of the project.

Complements a $540,000 federal grant to conduct outreach and support to private and town forest managers to implement a range of climate smart forestry practices with federal funds.

Funds the purchase of land and the development of a parking and picnic area to give residents and visitors access to the Mt. Greylock Reservation.

(to support local wood businesses) Supports business development and marketing for dozens of small businesses that utilize local wood to produce a variety of products.

(forest and climate exhibit) Funds the design and installation of an exhibit in the new Forest Center to highlight the role of forests in stabilizing the impacts of climate change.

(local wood, buildings and climate exhibit) Funds the design and installation of a climate exhibit about the benefits of using local wood in large buildings such as the Forest Center.

Purchases land and water rescue equipment for town first responders to safeguard the thousands of rafting visitors.

Creates a riverside trail leading from the village and plants a diversity of pollinator and food-producing native species in partnership with local regenerative nurseries.