Sec. 2. Prioritization of urban and community forestry assistance to areas with low tree equity scores
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Section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2105 ) is amended— in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following: In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give priority to providing assistance to State foresters or equivalent State officials serving areas with the lowest tree equity scores, as determined by the Secretary ; in subsection (h)— in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; in paragraph (3), by striking the period and adding ; and ; and by adding at the end the following: the term tree equity score means a tree equity score, as determined by the Secretary, that is— either— substantially similar to the tree equity score established by American Forests (or a successor tree equity score developed by such conservation organization or other similar organization); or a tree equity tool that the Secretary determines is most appropriate for the communities served by such tool; and based on how the tree canopy and surface temperature of an area align with income, employment, race, age, and health factors of that area as determined by consulting with community representatives or community-based organizations. ; and in subsection (i), by striking fiscal years 1991 through 1995 and inserting fiscal years 2023 through 2028 .
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Prioritization of urban and community forestry assistance to areas with low tree equity scores
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