Environmental Education and Conservation Fund: Mendocino County ReLeaf Tree Planting
The goal of the Environmental Education and Conservation Fund is to encourage the appreciation, conservation, and responsible use of the natural environment in Mendocino County. The fund seeks to raise awareness about the natural world through education and to address important conservation issues directly. This grant opportunity is made possible by contributions of the Mendocino County ReLeaf program. In 2019, the Community Foundation seeks proposals from organizations seeking to plant trees in Mendocino County. Previous grants have been awarded to the Waldorf School of Mendocino County for the purpose of replanting trees near the entrance to the WSMC with successful understory trees by funding preparation of soil, purchase and planting.
Criteria:
Recipients of tree planting grants from the Environmental Education and Conservation Fund must adhere to the Mendocino County ReLeaf tree planting guidelines below:
- Planting must be for public benefit.
- Funds may be used for trees and materials necessary for planting (stakes, etc.).
- Applicants should choose species that do well in the area, with preference given to native species; where suitable, plant fruit and nut trees (see the Mendocino County ReLeaf list of recommended trees). Trees can also be chosen from the City of Ukiah's master tree lists. The list of selected trees and their planting schedule should be provided along with the application.
- Please follow the "Tree Care Guide" on how to select the right location, planting, watering, and mulching the trees.
- Applicants should specify the watering system they intend to use to water the planted trees. Preference is given to drip irrigation systems that can be expanded as the trees grow.
- Applicants must provide a 5-year management plan, outlining quarterly activities, such as watering, mulching, and pruning. For pruning, please follow the “How to Prune Young Shade Trees” guidelines. Trees should be fertilized annually before winter rains with a layer of compost or leaf mulch/wood chips.
Awarded grantees will be required to keep records and provide reporting to the Community Foundation of Mendocino County for the 5-year period (see the Annual Tree Management Summary).
Total Funding Available: total $5,000; grant range $1,000-$5,000
Deadline for Submission: This grant program is now closed for the 2018-2019 grant cycle
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