The Nebraska Forest Service teams up with locals to make Scottsbluff a greener place.
Any Sieler, the Community Forestry Specialist for Scottsbluff saw the Westmoor Elementary area had a very low tree canopy.
Last night the Forest Service held an informational meeting at the school about a new tree grant opportunity.
Sieler says they're encouraging people in the area and the rest of Scottsbluff as well, to plant trees.
"Trees work for you actually, they shade our homes and save us money and also they cool our community overall so we have less energy input," Sieler said.
The grant provides homeowners with trees for $15.00, trees usually cost $75.00 to $100.00 dollars.
