Tree Assistance Program payments in Puerto Rico totaled $3.1 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $804,908 | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $684,388 | 22.1% | 48.1% |
| 3 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $449,907 | 14.5% | 62.7% |
| 4 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $286,405 | 9.3% | 71.9% |
| 5 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $238,711 | 7.7% | 79.7% |
| 6 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $233,190 | 7.5% | 87.2% |
| 7 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $214,589 | 6.9% | 94.1% |
| 8 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $134,786 | 4.4% | 98.5% |
| 9 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $46,682 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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