Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and its power supplier, Central Electric Power Cooperative of Jefferson City, team up each year to offer Green Tree Partnership grants to help area communities and organizations plant trees.A qualified community organization can apply for up to $1,000 to help purchase trees for parks, school grounds, historic sites, roadside areas, public buildings and other public locations.A tree planting plan must be submitted with a Green Tree Partnership grant application.“Be sure that planted trees are clear of utility lines,” said Chris Ryan, who coordinates Cuivre River’s portion of the program.“Include a map or drawing of planting locations, tree type and proximity to utility lines.”Grants also may be used to match funds for other programs, such as the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance program and the Department of Highway and Transportation’s Transportation Enhancement program.To obtain a Green Tree Partnership grant application, contact Cuivre River’s Chris Ryan at 800-392-3709, extension 4732, or print an application at www.cuivre.com under the Member Services tab.Cuivre River is the largest member-owned electric cooperative in Missouri, providing dependable electric service to over 62,500 homes and businesses in St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Pike and Montgomery counties.Trees