2025 Invasive Tree Removal Funding Assistance
MC-IRIS will provide Monroe County landowners up to $400 to reimburse the cost to remove Callery pear, tree of heaven, or white mulberry. Costs for tree cutting, brush removal, and stump grinding are eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is there a deadline for applications? In order to be considered for a 2025 grant, applications should be received between January 1 and November 30. Applications received after December 15 may not be received in time to be considered and processed for a 2025 grant. Because this is a new program, receipts received for early applications must be dated 11/1/2024 or after to be awarded a 2025 grant. Apply early! Only 20 applications will be funded in 2025.
- Can we apply funds to the purchase of replacement native trees? No, funds are only for incurred costs to remove invasive trees. To apply for a free replacement tree or shrub, go to the 2025 Reduce Invasive Species Challenge.
- How much is available? Up to $400 per landowner, regardless of how many invasive trees are removed.
- How do I apply for these funds? Fill out this application, including uploading a before/after picture showing the work and the receipt(s).
- Can I apply for work done in the past? The work must have been done after Nov. 1, 2024 to count for this grant.
- How can I be sure my tree is one of the invasive species, and how do I make sure the invasive tree does not resprout? More information on both identification and control methods can be found by clicking the species you are removing - Callery pear, tree of heaven, or white mulberry (the same control methods as for Callery pear work for white mulberry).
Join us to help reduce the amount of invasive landscaping in Monroe County!
Thanks to Bluestone Tree for offering a discount on removal of multiple Callery Pears, Trees of Heaven, or White Mulberries! Join with your neighbors to get the best discount and tell them MC-IRIS sent you!
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