Citywide Tree Planting and Urban Forestry Program
Summary
The city's urban forestry crew is just two people handling watering, service requests, and storm response, with contractors filling the gap. Members flagged tree gators and expanding plantings as workload grows.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city funds a small in-house forestry crew plus a contract with West Coast Arborists for large-scale work.
Everyone who uses city streets, parks, and downtown benefits from safer, healthier public trees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tree Committee
The city planted 85+ trees this year with more than 50 planned next season, and volunteers have planted nearly 600 trees through Ecoslo partnerships. Bradford pears citywide are struggling after an unusually warm winter.
Tree Committee
The city's urban forestry crew is just two people handling watering, service requests, and storm response, with contractors filling the gap. Members flagged tree gators and expanding plantings as workload grows.
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