The Longwood Collective will be adding twelve new trees later this year to two locations in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), thanks to a grant recently awarded by the City of Boston and Mass Audubon through their Boston Tree Alliance Program.

The $62,750 Tree Alliance Grant is a key funding component for an overall plan to replace dead trees, add new trees, and replace impervious concrete surfaces in several locations with tree pits that can absorb rainwater and provide a healthy environment for trees to grow.

“Boston’s urban forest is a powerful tool for building healthier, more resilient neighborhoods,” Mayor Michelle Wu said in an announcement of the latest round of grants to the Longwood Collective and others. “Through the Boston Tree Alliance Program, we’re proud to partner with Mass Audubon and community organizations across the city to strengthen neighborhood capacity, support good green jobs, and ensure that the benefits of a healthy urban forest reach every corner of our city.”

“We are deeply grateful for the support of the Boston Tree Alliance Program and their leadership on our shared vision of a greener, more climate safe Boston,’’ said Longwood Collective President and Chief Executive Officer David Sweeney. “This work is a key focus of the Open Space and Climate Resilience Framework we recently published to support the City’s Heat Plan and Urban Forest Plan. We thank the City and Mass Audubon for their partnership as we continue to steward this district and enhance the experience of those who come here to work, learn, and heal.’’

Senior Land Use and Sustainability Planner, and Project Manager of the Open Space and Climate Resilience Framework, Abby Oliveira said of the project, “Longwood Collective is committed to increasing the LMA’s tree canopy, mitigating the urban heat island effects on the hottest days of summer, and making the district as welcoming as possible for our 100,000-plus daily visitors, workers, and patients. We are excited to get these plantings underway and build on the momentum across the city thanks to the Boston Tree Alliance.”

Longwood Collective has developed a comprehensive program for long-term maintenance, inspection, watering, and fertilization of the trees and will continue to care for these plantings for years to come as part of a larger effort to enhance the district’s urban canopy.