DEC's Hudson River Estuary Program supplies free native trees and shrubs, and technical help with plant selection and planting plans, to landowners and land managers restoring streamside buffers along Hudson tributaries within the Estuary grant boundary. Applicant prepares, plants and maintains the site, ideally with volunteers.
Eligibility
If you own or manage property near a stream in the Hudson River Estuary Grant boundary (PDF), you can apply for assistance from Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs.
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Applicant is responsible for preparing, planting and maintaining the site.
Published amounts: Free native trees and shrubs plus plant-selection and planting-plan assistance; no cash award.
Application Instructions
Complete and submit the Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs Application (PDF) to the Hudson River Estuary Program by March 1 (spring) or August 1 (fall).
Deadline text on the page: The application deadlines are March 1 for a planting in spring, and August 1 for planting in the fall.
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Updated September 9, 2026
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