Tree Assistance Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $376,988 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Massachusetts Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $300,154 | 79.6% | 79.6% |
| 2 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $25,795 | 6.8% | 86.5% |
| 3 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $19,140 | 5.1% | 91.5% |
| 4 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $12,760 | 3.4% | 94.9% |
| 5 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $6,216 | 1.6% | 96.6% |
| 6 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $5,896 | 1.6% | 98.1% |
| 7 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $3,497 | 0.9% | 99.1% |
| 8 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $2,097 | 0.6% | 99.6% |
| 9 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $1,433 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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