Tree Assistance Program payments in Connecticut totaled $152,999 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New London County, Connecticut | $60,671 | 39.7% | 39.7% |
| 2 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $44,523 | 29.1% | 68.8% |
| 3 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $24,059 | 15.7% | 84.5% |
| 4 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $18,638 | 12.2% | 96.7% |
| 5 | Windham County, Connecticut | $1,931 | 1.3% | 97.9% |
| 6 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $1,814 | 1.2% | 99.1% |
| 7 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $1,363 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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