Grants
Critical Area Reforestation and Evaluation Grants for trees in the Critical Area
The Calvert County Critical Area Program requires the County to maintain 100% of existing forest cover within the Critical Area (land within 1,000 feet of tidal waters). When maintenance or replacement of forest cover on site is not possible, a fee is collected to cover the cost of replacement on another tract within the critical area. These fees-in-lieu of replanting are held in the Critical Area Reforestation Fund and subsequently used to plant appropriate sites. The Critical Area Reforestation Evaluation (CARE) Committee reviews all applications for reforestation or tree planting using the Critical Area Reforestation Fund. The reforestation application is for any critical area property owner who has an area on their property they would like to replant with trees to help the County maintain its 100% forest-cover goal. To obtain an application, download HERE.
The Calvert County Critical Area Program requires the County to maintain 100% of existing forest cover within the Critical Area (land within 1,000 feet of tidal waters). When maintenance or replacement of forest cover on site is not possible, a fee is collected to cover the cost of replacement on another tract within the critical area. These fees-in-lieu of replanting are held in the Critical Area Reforestation Fund and subsequently used to plant appropriate sites. The Critical Area Reforestation Evaluation (CARE) Committee reviews all applications for reforestation or tree planting using the Critical Area Reforestation Fund. The reforestation application is for any critical area property owner who has an area on their property they would like to replant with trees to help the County maintain its 100% forest-cover goal. To obtain an application, download HERE.
Calvert Environmental Trust for Youth (CETY)
Calvert Environmental Trust for Youth was established in 1996 to provide funding to support youth and environmental activities. Through financial support of both private and public sectors the Trust offers grants for qualified activities proposed by educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, community and civic groups, and other trust organizations interested in promoting the welfare and revitalization of our youth and the environment. For more information click HERE. For an application click HERE.
Calvert Environmental Trust for Youth was established in 1996 to provide funding to support youth and environmental activities. Through financial support of both private and public sectors the Trust offers grants for qualified activities proposed by educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, community and civic groups, and other trust organizations interested in promoting the welfare and revitalization of our youth and the environment. For more information click HERE. For an application click HERE.
Forestry Board School Forest
In cooperation with the Calvert Critical Area Reforestation and Evaluation Committee the Board sponsors educational tree plantings on County school properties. Students participate in selecting the species of the trees and the tree planting. Normally, School Forest plantings are less than ¼ acre in size and involve 20 – 30 trees. The trees are containerized or balled and burlapped and the average height is about five feet. The Board provides all the tree planting equipment, a sign, and a lesson on why planting trees is important. All schools in the County are eligible. If you do not have a school forest at your location and would like one, please send a note to forester@calvertforestry.org and we’ll help you get started with the application process.
In cooperation with the Calvert Critical Area Reforestation and Evaluation Committee the Board sponsors educational tree plantings on County school properties. Students participate in selecting the species of the trees and the tree planting. Normally, School Forest plantings are less than ¼ acre in size and involve 20 – 30 trees. The trees are containerized or balled and burlapped and the average height is about five feet. The Board provides all the tree planting equipment, a sign, and a lesson on why planting trees is important. All schools in the County are eligible. If you do not have a school forest at your location and would like one, please send a note to forester@calvertforestry.org and we’ll help you get started with the application process.
Natural Resources Careers Camp
This is an educational opportunity for high-school aged students who are interested in learning about careers in natural resource management. The conference is a week long, normally scheduled for July or August and is located at the Hickory Environmental Education Center in Garrett County, Maryland. Two students from each County normally attend. Traditional forestry, with the inclusion of GIS and GPS technology, is the main focus of this educational experience. Urban Forestry comprises an entire day. Watershed ecology and fire management is also emphasized. The week also includes exposure to colleges offering programs in natural resource management. Students may choose to earn two college credits (fees required). To earn the credits, the student must attend the entire week, complete a short exam, and present a team management plan. The credits will transfer to most community colleges in Maryland and several four year colleges and universities. The Board offers full scholarships to attend this educational opportunity. For more information click HERE or send an e-mail using our contact form
This is an educational opportunity for high-school aged students who are interested in learning about careers in natural resource management. The conference is a week long, normally scheduled for July or August and is located at the Hickory Environmental Education Center in Garrett County, Maryland. Two students from each County normally attend. Traditional forestry, with the inclusion of GIS and GPS technology, is the main focus of this educational experience. Urban Forestry comprises an entire day. Watershed ecology and fire management is also emphasized. The week also includes exposure to colleges offering programs in natural resource management. Students may choose to earn two college credits (fees required). To earn the credits, the student must attend the entire week, complete a short exam, and present a team management plan. The credits will transfer to most community colleges in Maryland and several four year colleges and universities. The Board offers full scholarships to attend this educational opportunity. For more information click HERE or send an e-mail using our contact form
