Tree Assistance Program payments in North Carolina totaled $90,539 in 2017
Counties in North Carolina Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne County, North Carolina | $47,310 | 52.3% | 52.3% |
| 2 | Columbus County, North Carolina | $19,472 | 21.5% | 73.8% |
| 3 | Caldwell County, North Carolina | $7,333 | 8.1% | 81.9% |
| 4 | Henderson County, North Carolina | $5,046 | 5.6% | 87.4% |
| 5 | Avery County, North Carolina | $3,892 | 4.3% | 91.7% |
| 6 | Burke County, North Carolina | $3,497 | 3.9% | 95.6% |
| 7 | Bladen County, North Carolina | $1,575 | 1.7% | 97.3% |
| 8 | Cabarrus County, North Carolina | $1,344 | 1.5% | 98.8% |
| 9 | Warren County, North Carolina | $1,070 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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