Tree Assistance Program payments in Nebraska totaled $346,350 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Nebraska Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas County, Nebraska | $169,713 | 49.0% | 49.0% |
| 2 | Cass County, Nebraska | $52,525 | 15.2% | 64.2% |
| 3 | Saunders County, Nebraska | $28,716 | 8.3% | 72.5% |
| 4 | Burt County, Nebraska | $25,426 | 7.3% | 79.8% |
| 5 | Franklin County, Nebraska | $23,203 | 6.7% | 86.5% |
| 6 | Box Butte County, Nebraska | $13,934 | 4.0% | 90.5% |
| 7 | Richardson County, Nebraska | $10,450 | 3.0% | 93.5% |
| 8 | Lancaster County, Nebraska | $8,911 | 2.6% | 96.1% |
| 9 | Madison County, Nebraska | $3,830 | 1.1% | 97.2% |
| 10 | Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska | $3,762 | 1.1% | 98.3% |
| 11 | Cuming County, Nebraska | $3,112 | 0.9% | 99.2% |
| 12 | Hamilton County, Nebraska | $1,654 | 0.5% | 99.7% |
| 13 | Saline County, Nebraska | $1,114 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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