Street Tree Grant Programs

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The City of Kingston has received grants from the USDA Forest Service and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to further develop its urban street tree canopy. These projects help support the City’s tree planting initiatives such as the goal of 1,000 new trees by 2030. These programs are managed by the City of Kingston Urban Forester.

2024 NYS DEC Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Grant

In September 2024, the City of Kingston received a grant for $732,374 for the purpose of Implementing an Urban Forest Management Plan through tree plantings, prunings, removals, and planting site improvements. This funding comes via the Inflation Reduction Act and the U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant program, and is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Programs in Kingston utilizing these grant funds are currently under development and to be announced in 2026. Learn more about the USDA UCF grant award here.

Want a free tree in front of your home? You can fill out an online application to receive a free tree here.

For information in Spanish, please click the "Select Language" button in the top right.
Por información en Español, pulsar en el botón "Select Language" (Seleccionar Idioma) en la parte superior derecha.



Current Tree Planting Projects

For October-November 2026, the City will be performing a street-wide planting project on Elmendorf St and bordering parts of Ten Broeck Ave, Bruyn Ave, Smith Ave, and Tremper Ave. 60 new, native species, street trees will be planted in locations that maximize shade over the roadways. Click here for the planting map location. Currently, the community around Elmendorf St experiences summer temperatures 12-16 degrees higher than parts of Kingston with mature street trees. This extreme heat disparity is caused by Urban Heat Island Effect where dark, paved surfaces like roads and parking lots can become up to 50 degrees hotter than the air temperature from sun exposure. This excess heat is stored during the day then released at night, preventing cooler overnight temperatures from providing relief to the neighborhood. Shade trees on streets are resilient infrastructure that reduces heat islands while also slowing stormwater flooding and lowering traffic speeds.

In addition, this project will also be removing seven hazardous trees that are declining in health as well as two stumps from previous tree removals.

The City of Kingston has received grants from the USDA Forest Service and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to further develop its urban street tree canopy. These projects help support the City’s tree planting initiatives such as the goal of 1,000 new trees by 2030. These programs are managed by the City of Kingston Urban Forester.

2024 NYS DEC Urban Forest Management Plan Implementation Grant

In September 2024, the City of Kingston received a grant for $732,374 for the purpose of Implementing an Urban Forest Management Plan through tree plantings, prunings, removals, and planting site improvements. This funding comes via the Inflation Reduction Act and the U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant program, and is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Programs in Kingston utilizing these grant funds are currently under development and to be announced in 2026. Learn more about the USDA UCF grant award here.

Want a free tree in front of your home? You can fill out an online application to receive a free tree here.

For information in Spanish, please click the "Select Language" button in the top right.
Por información en Español, pulsar en el botón "Select Language" (Seleccionar Idioma) en la parte superior derecha.



Current Tree Planting Projects

For October-November 2026, the City will be performing a street-wide planting project on Elmendorf St and bordering parts of Ten Broeck Ave, Bruyn Ave, Smith Ave, and Tremper Ave. 60 new, native species, street trees will be planted in locations that maximize shade over the roadways. Click here for the planting map location. Currently, the community around Elmendorf St experiences summer temperatures 12-16 degrees higher than parts of Kingston with mature street trees. This extreme heat disparity is caused by Urban Heat Island Effect where dark, paved surfaces like roads and parking lots can become up to 50 degrees hotter than the air temperature from sun exposure. This excess heat is stored during the day then released at night, preventing cooler overnight temperatures from providing relief to the neighborhood. Shade trees on streets are resilient infrastructure that reduces heat islands while also slowing stormwater flooding and lowering traffic speeds.

In addition, this project will also be removing seven hazardous trees that are declining in health as well as two stumps from previous tree removals.

Page last updated: 21 Sep 2026, 04:26 PM