County expands tree planting program in unincorporated communities

County Board of Supervisors voted at the end of February to expand its robust tree planting program in underserved communities in the unincorporated area.

The board's actions allow the county to award contracts estimated at $2 million to buy about 4,000 trees through different vendors. In addition to buying trees, the funds will be used to remove dead or diseased trees, install watering systems and the necessary equipment. The trees will be planted between spring and winter this year.

On Aug. 31, 2022, the board approved the development of an Equity-Driven Tree Planting Program. The program fo...