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C1c. Please <br />describe your <br />project’s benefits, <br />including those that <br />are quantifiable. (150 <br />word limit) <br />Planting 200 native trees will sequester approximately 9,600 lbs. of CO <br />annually at maturity and intercept an estimated 1.2 million gallons of <br />stormwater each year, reducing flooding risk and erosion in vulnerable <br />neighborhoods. Strategically placed shade trees will lower surrounding air <br />temperatures by up to 10°F, decreasing energy use and cooling costs. <br />The distribution of 2,000 native seedlings will expand impact beyond our <br />plantings, enabling residents to apply workshop skills immediately. <br />Educational workshops will directly engage at least 100 residents, <br />equipping them to select, plant, and maintain trees for long-term success. <br />Socially, this project prioritizes low Tree Equity Score neighborhoods, <br />improving access to green space, enhancing air quality, and strengthening <br />community connections. These outcomes align with Orange County’s <br />Climate Action Plan goals, advancing equity while building a resilient, <br />climate-ready region prepared for future flooding events. <br />C1d. Please choose <br />the best description <br />for the type of <br />project*: <br />Other (Please describe) <br />Please describe <br />what type of project <br />this is. (100 word <br />limit) <br />This project combines tree planting, community education, and seedling <br />giveaways to expand canopy and reduce flood impacts. W e will plant 200 <br />native trees in low Tree Equity Score, flood-prone areas; host workshops <br />on species selection, planting, and maintenance; and distribute 2,000 <br />seedlings for immediate resident action. This integrated approach cools <br />neighborhoods, intercepts stormwater, cuts emissions, and empowers <br />communities to sustain climate resilience long after the project ends. <br />C1e. W hat is the <br />main way that this <br />project helps fight <br />climate change? <br />(select one): <br />Carbon Sequestration <br />C1f. Please select <br />the jurisdiction(s) <br />where your project is <br />focused and briefly <br />state how your <br />project aligns with <br />the relevant Climate <br />Action Plans: <br />Orange County/Orange County Climate Action Plan <br />Town of Carrboro/Town of Carrboro Community Climate Action Plan <br />Town of Chapel Hill/Town of Chapel Hill Climate Action and Response Plan <br />Town of Hillsborough/Town of Hillsborough Comprehensive Sustainability <br />Plan <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CB1A7685-96B7-4FBD-80E0-8CF756D5E579