Tree lovers rooting for new branches » News » Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com: Near month’s end, at least 150 volunteers will embark on the planting of 100 shade trees along Terre Haute’s historic Ohio Boulevard to help restore a residential tree canopy
The effort is a partnership between the City of Terre Haute and Trees Inc., a nonprofit organization celebrating 20 years of regreening and beautifying the city through the planting of trees.
City officials early this week awarded a $20,050 contract to Hank Metzger Landscape Inc. to provide 100 shade trees. Specifically, the planting will include 25 red oak trees; 15 scarlet oaks; 20 shumard oaks; 20 halka variety of gingko trees; 10 accolade elm trees; and 10 bloodgood variety London plane trees.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friends of the Parks’ Tree Planting Initiative contributes to tree canopy goal of 20%; Chicago, IL
Friends of the Parks’ Tree Planting Initiative Friends of the Parks:
What is Friends of the Parks’ Tree Planting Initiative?
It’s a partnership with the City of Chicago’s Chicago Tree Initiative (CTI). CTI was established in 2009 by the city to plant thousands of trees over the next several years with the goal to increase the total tree canopy in Chicago from 13% to 20%.
The aim of the Chicago Tree Initiative is to plant thousands of trees throughout the city: on streets, in parks, and in private yards. Accomplishing this goal will require the collaboration of many partners.
What is Friends of the Parks’ Tree Planting Initiative?
It’s a partnership with the City of Chicago’s Chicago Tree Initiative (CTI). CTI was established in 2009 by the city to plant thousands of trees over the next several years with the goal to increase the total tree canopy in Chicago from 13% to 20%.
The aim of the Chicago Tree Initiative is to plant thousands of trees throughout the city: on streets, in parks, and in private yards. Accomplishing this goal will require the collaboration of many partners.
Monday, February 22, 2010
New program empowers residents to plant trees; Denver, CO
New program empowers residents to plant trees > Nonprofit > Stories > Denver > YourHub.com:
In a coordinated effort to enhance and preserve Denver's urban tree canopy, The Park People and Denver Parks and Recreation have teamed up to launch a new training program that empowers individuals to lead tree planting and tree care activities within the community.
The original community forester program was established in 2003 to educate residents on how to properly care for trees. This year, The Park People and the City have elevated the status of the program by expanding the training to a new level of depth and sophistication.
Once trained, community foresters can lead and participate in tree planting and care projects in their neighborhoods as well as activities for The Park People, Denver's Forestry Division, and the Mile High Million tree planting initiative. These new high-level volunteers will help ensure that Denver's prized urban environment does not decline despite the economic challenges faced by many cities.
In a coordinated effort to enhance and preserve Denver's urban tree canopy, The Park People and Denver Parks and Recreation have teamed up to launch a new training program that empowers individuals to lead tree planting and tree care activities within the community.
The original community forester program was established in 2003 to educate residents on how to properly care for trees. This year, The Park People and the City have elevated the status of the program by expanding the training to a new level of depth and sophistication.
Once trained, community foresters can lead and participate in tree planting and care projects in their neighborhoods as well as activities for The Park People, Denver's Forestry Division, and the Mile High Million tree planting initiative. These new high-level volunteers will help ensure that Denver's prized urban environment does not decline despite the economic challenges faced by many cities.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
City seeks new members for Tree Advisory Committee; Grants Pass, OR
City of Grants Pass : What's New:
Urban Tree Advisory Accepting Applications
Closure Date: February 26, 2010
Posted Date: 2/19/2010
Applications are STILL being accepted to serve on the Urban Tree Advisory Committee for the City of Grants Pass. There are two (2) positions open due to terms that expire February 18, 2010. Applications for this Committee must be received no later than February 26, 2010.
For further information, please call Janet at 474-6360 ext. 6412.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
For a detailed description about the type, purpose, terms and special qualifications of the committees/commissions you may obtain an application packet at City Administration Office, 101 NW 'A' Street or select Committee Application Packet.
Urban Tree Advisory Accepting Applications
Closure Date: February 26, 2010
Posted Date: 2/19/2010
Applications are STILL being accepted to serve on the Urban Tree Advisory Committee for the City of Grants Pass. There are two (2) positions open due to terms that expire February 18, 2010. Applications for this Committee must be received no later than February 26, 2010.
For further information, please call Janet at 474-6360 ext. 6412.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
For a detailed description about the type, purpose, terms and special qualifications of the committees/commissions you may obtain an application packet at City Administration Office, 101 NW 'A' Street or select Committee Application Packet.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Rebuilding Cazenovia’s Tree Canopy; Cazenovia, NY
Rebuilding Cazenovia’s Tree Canopy « Cazenovia Pilot:
With spring just around the corner, the Village of Cazenovia Tree Commission is gearing up for the season by inviting the public to the Cazenovia Canopy Workshop Presentation to be held in the community room of the Cazenovia Public Library on March 27 at 10:15 a.m.
The Tree Commission was formed two years ago with the mission to preserve, protect and enhance the tree population as an important community asset contributing to the scenic beauty, health and environment of Cazenovia. Since then, the Commission has taken specific actions to achieve this mission. These actions include developing a list of optimal tree species, creating a comprehensive tree inventory, engaging village home-owners regarding tree care and replacement adjacent to their properties, and planting a variety of new trees from Lakeland Park to the Burton Street ball park and on many streets in between.
With spring just around the corner, the Village of Cazenovia Tree Commission is gearing up for the season by inviting the public to the Cazenovia Canopy Workshop Presentation to be held in the community room of the Cazenovia Public Library on March 27 at 10:15 a.m.
The Tree Commission was formed two years ago with the mission to preserve, protect and enhance the tree population as an important community asset contributing to the scenic beauty, health and environment of Cazenovia. Since then, the Commission has taken specific actions to achieve this mission. These actions include developing a list of optimal tree species, creating a comprehensive tree inventory, engaging village home-owners regarding tree care and replacement adjacent to their properties, and planting a variety of new trees from Lakeland Park to the Burton Street ball park and on many streets in between.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
President of Tree Stewards group says take care of trees like they are pets; Arlington/Alexandria, VA
Tree Stewards:
Nora Palmatier is president of the Tree Stewards Arlington /Alexandria chapter. The organization works to preserve Arlington/Alexandria’s tree population and teaching local residents to do the same.
How long has Tree Stewards been in existence?
The Arlington / Alexandria group started in 2001. It’s a state-wide group and probably the earliest one of those started in ‘95.
How did you become involved with Tree Stewards?
My parents were involved in Tree Stewards in Indiana and I was always involved whenever something would come up. I heard they were doing one here, I immediate signed up back in 2001.
Nora Palmatier is president of the Tree Stewards Arlington /Alexandria chapter. The organization works to preserve Arlington/Alexandria’s tree population and teaching local residents to do the same.
How long has Tree Stewards been in existence?
The Arlington / Alexandria group started in 2001. It’s a state-wide group and probably the earliest one of those started in ‘95.
How did you become involved with Tree Stewards?
My parents were involved in Tree Stewards in Indiana and I was always involved whenever something would come up. I heard they were doing one here, I immediate signed up back in 2001.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Shreveport mayor, volunteers plant trees along parkway' Shreveport, LA
Shreveport mayor, volunteers plant trees along parkway shreveporttimes.com Shreveport Times:
Starting to fix damage caused by storms last year, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover and more than 100 volunteers planted donated shade trees Friday along Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway.
It wasn't just a photo opportunity. By the time he was done for the day, the mayor's peach-hued tie and powder blue shirt were a little sweat-tinged after he and Councilman Monty Walford, along with key city parks personnel, put their shoulders to shovels and hands to earth to replace, in part, 60 trees lost last year in a tornado.Glover and company planted 27 trees on the parkway's popular lighted disc golf course in recognition of Louisiana Arbor Day and as a prelude to the Martin Luther King. Jr. holiday and its theme of 'A Day On, not a Day Off.' Friday was King's birthday.
Starting to fix damage caused by storms last year, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover and more than 100 volunteers planted donated shade trees Friday along Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway.
It wasn't just a photo opportunity. By the time he was done for the day, the mayor's peach-hued tie and powder blue shirt were a little sweat-tinged after he and Councilman Monty Walford, along with key city parks personnel, put their shoulders to shovels and hands to earth to replace, in part, 60 trees lost last year in a tornado.Glover and company planted 27 trees on the parkway's popular lighted disc golf course in recognition of Louisiana Arbor Day and as a prelude to the Martin Luther King. Jr. holiday and its theme of 'A Day On, not a Day Off.' Friday was King's birthday.
Tree study puts city's UTC at over 55%; Jefferson, GA
Tree study puts most of Jefferson in the shade OnlineAthens.com:
Jefferson has enough trees for now, but it's going to take work to maintain enough tree cover to keep the town cool and green through the next decade.
The results of a painstaking count of the trees, parking lots and rooftops in Jefferson released this week show that trees cover 55.8 percent of the city surface.
That will take work to maintain, said Connie Head, an arborist overseeing the city's Sustainable Community Forest Project.
'They've got a really good baseline,' Head said. 'But I consider (the 55.8 percent tree coverage) to be fragile. It could deteriorate if they're not careful.'
Jefferson has enough trees for now, but it's going to take work to maintain enough tree cover to keep the town cool and green through the next decade.
The results of a painstaking count of the trees, parking lots and rooftops in Jefferson released this week show that trees cover 55.8 percent of the city surface.
That will take work to maintain, said Connie Head, an arborist overseeing the city's Sustainable Community Forest Project.
'They've got a really good baseline,' Head said. 'But I consider (the 55.8 percent tree coverage) to be fragile. It could deteriorate if they're not careful.'
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Take Root helps increase UTC in urban core, seeks to double UTC; Chattanooga, TN
11/21/2009 - Great Things Are Happening At Battle Academy - Opinion - Chattanoogan.com:
Saturday morning, students, parents and staff members planted eight beautiful trees on our campus. Take Root donated the trees and offered help and instruction with the planting. Take Root's mission, to increase the tree canopy in the urban core, directly affects our students; kids who live in areas with dense urban forests, for instance, have a lesser prevalence of asthma. In addition, trees have been shown to decrease crime and litter as well as to slow vehicular traffic. For a school in the heart of the city at the corner of Main and Market Streets, these benefits are priceless.
Saturday morning, students, parents and staff members planted eight beautiful trees on our campus. Take Root donated the trees and offered help and instruction with the planting. Take Root's mission, to increase the tree canopy in the urban core, directly affects our students; kids who live in areas with dense urban forests, for instance, have a lesser prevalence of asthma. In addition, trees have been shown to decrease crime and litter as well as to slow vehicular traffic. For a school in the heart of the city at the corner of Main and Market Streets, these benefits are priceless.
Major League Soccer, Government, Volunteers partner on clean and green initiative; Seattle, WA :
Major League Soccer: News: Seattle sparkles after MLS Clean & Green:
MLS W.O.R.K.S. took part in the event for the first time. The league's community outreach initiative has a program it supports entitled Greener Goals. The participants in Saturday's event all donned shirts representing the organization, with the occasional Sounders FC scarf and many other layers of clothing. Saturday's event focused on adding some greenery to the SoDo community, a predominantly industrial area about a mile south of Qwest Field straight down 1st Avenue.
'It's great to be a partner with MLS and have players and officials here,' Seattle Council President Richard Conlin said. 'Volunteering is part of our value system. We're working on a plan to significantly increase the tree canopy in Seattle. It's a tribute to Seattle that we have so many volunteers. Our job is to provide them with the tools they need.'
Evans said the Sounders FC players are very involved in the community. Saturday's event marked the first time he had helped plant trees.
MLS W.O.R.K.S. took part in the event for the first time. The league's community outreach initiative has a program it supports entitled Greener Goals. The participants in Saturday's event all donned shirts representing the organization, with the occasional Sounders FC scarf and many other layers of clothing. Saturday's event focused on adding some greenery to the SoDo community, a predominantly industrial area about a mile south of Qwest Field straight down 1st Avenue.
'It's great to be a partner with MLS and have players and officials here,' Seattle Council President Richard Conlin said. 'Volunteering is part of our value system. We're working on a plan to significantly increase the tree canopy in Seattle. It's a tribute to Seattle that we have so many volunteers. Our job is to provide them with the tools they need.'
Evans said the Sounders FC players are very involved in the community. Saturday's event marked the first time he had helped plant trees.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Group Planting Hundreds Of Trees In Detroit; Detroit, MI
WWJ Newsradio 950 - Group Planting Hundreds Of Trees In Detroit:
Group Planting Hundreds Of Trees In Detroit
Detroit (WWJ) -- There will soon be a new look to Jefferson Avenue in Detroit thanks to hundreds of volunteers who are spending their Saturday planting trees.
WWJ's Stephanie Davis reports the nonprofit group Greening of Detroit is hoping to plant 540 trees along the roadway between the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Park border and I-375. Workers also have a planting day planned for next Saturday, November 21st.
'We come out today to get dirty and help plant and make our city beautiful,' one volunteer said.
Group Planting Hundreds Of Trees In Detroit
Detroit (WWJ) -- There will soon be a new look to Jefferson Avenue in Detroit thanks to hundreds of volunteers who are spending their Saturday planting trees.
WWJ's Stephanie Davis reports the nonprofit group Greening of Detroit is hoping to plant 540 trees along the roadway between the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Park border and I-375. Workers also have a planting day planned for next Saturday, November 21st.
'We come out today to get dirty and help plant and make our city beautiful,' one volunteer said.
Jefferson counting on tree study; Jefferson, GA
Jefferson counting on tree study OnlineAthens.com:
Volunteers are using a time-consuming technique to measure the city's tree cover, but their low-tech method should bring more accurate, less expensive results.
David Manning/Staff Harry Bryan color-codes a map Thursday as part of Jefferson's effort to measure its tree cover and the town's impervious surfaces.
David Manning/StaffHarry Bryan color-codes a map Thursday as part of Jefferson's effort to measure its tree cover and the town's impervious surfaces. More than a dozen volunteers turned out this week to help measure the tree canopy and impervious surfaces by counting thousands of color-coded dots representing Jefferson's tree cover, bare soil, asphalt and water placed on aerial photos of the city.
Most cities measure tree canopy with satellite imagery and statistical analysis, but dot-counting is more accurate and much cheaper, said Connie Head, an arborist overseeing the city's Sustainable Community Forest Project.
Volunteers are using a time-consuming technique to measure the city's tree cover, but their low-tech method should bring more accurate, less expensive results.
David Manning/Staff Harry Bryan color-codes a map Thursday as part of Jefferson's effort to measure its tree cover and the town's impervious surfaces.
David Manning/StaffHarry Bryan color-codes a map Thursday as part of Jefferson's effort to measure its tree cover and the town's impervious surfaces. More than a dozen volunteers turned out this week to help measure the tree canopy and impervious surfaces by counting thousands of color-coded dots representing Jefferson's tree cover, bare soil, asphalt and water placed on aerial photos of the city.
Most cities measure tree canopy with satellite imagery and statistical analysis, but dot-counting is more accurate and much cheaper, said Connie Head, an arborist overseeing the city's Sustainable Community Forest Project.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Students from Indiana University and Purdue dig in and plant to support Great Tree Canopy Comeback; Fort Wayne, IN
Volunteers dig in_ plant trees at parks The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.:
Planting a tree isn’t as easy as it might sound.
It takes some muscle and teamwork.
A group of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne philosophy majors learned that the hard way as they joined almost 100 volunteers to plant trees at Metea County Park.
The event Saturday morning was part of the annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback, which aims to replenish tree growth in area parks.
Fort Wayne city parks, Allen County parks and the New Haven-Adams Township Park and Recreation Department also welcomed volunteers to plant more than 250 trees. About 40 of those were added to the front slope at Metea, Allen County Parks Director Jeff Baxter said.
Planting a tree isn’t as easy as it might sound.
It takes some muscle and teamwork.
A group of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne philosophy majors learned that the hard way as they joined almost 100 volunteers to plant trees at Metea County Park.
The event Saturday morning was part of the annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback, which aims to replenish tree growth in area parks.
Fort Wayne city parks, Allen County parks and the New Haven-Adams Township Park and Recreation Department also welcomed volunteers to plant more than 250 trees. About 40 of those were added to the front slope at Metea, Allen County Parks Director Jeff Baxter said.
Volunteers sought to help measure canopy; Jefferson, GA
Volunteers sought for tree project OnlineAthens.com:
The Jefferson Heritage Tree Council is seeking volunteers to help measure the city's tree canopy and impervious surfaces as part of the city's Sustainable Community Forest Project.
The council will hold a drop-in workshop at the Jefferson Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers will be asked to examine large aerial photographs and color-code the trees, industrial facilities, farm land and other features.
The Jefferson Heritage Tree Council is seeking volunteers to help measure the city's tree canopy and impervious surfaces as part of the city's Sustainable Community Forest Project.
The council will hold a drop-in workshop at the Jefferson Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers will be asked to examine large aerial photographs and color-code the trees, industrial facilities, farm land and other features.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Great Tree Canopy Comeback relies on volunteers, NGOs, agencies to reach its goals; Fort Wayne, IN
Volunteers needed for Great Tree Canopy Comeback The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN:
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers and donations for its 8th Annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback on Saturday.
Departmental staff and a local group called Friends of the Parks will plant more than 250 multi-species trees across several city and county parks – Johnny Appleseed, Shoaff Park, and Salomon Farm in Fort Wayne; Werling Park in New Haven; and Metea County Park.
“The more volunteers we have, the better,” Parks Department spokeswoman Sarah Nichter said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to come out and for parents to teach kids how important trees are in the community. Donating is an option for people who aren’t able to come out and volunteer but still want to help out.”
The Great Tree Canopy Comeback is a grass-roots movement to combat the critical loss of trees in Fort Wayne. Since the 1940s, the city’s tree canopy had decreased by almost 50 percent, a hired consultant told the Parks Department in 2002, Nichter said. Diseases wiped out trees and budget cuts wouldn’t allow for total replacement.
The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers and donations for its 8th Annual Great Tree Canopy Comeback on Saturday.
Departmental staff and a local group called Friends of the Parks will plant more than 250 multi-species trees across several city and county parks – Johnny Appleseed, Shoaff Park, and Salomon Farm in Fort Wayne; Werling Park in New Haven; and Metea County Park.
“The more volunteers we have, the better,” Parks Department spokeswoman Sarah Nichter said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to come out and for parents to teach kids how important trees are in the community. Donating is an option for people who aren’t able to come out and volunteer but still want to help out.”
The Great Tree Canopy Comeback is a grass-roots movement to combat the critical loss of trees in Fort Wayne. Since the 1940s, the city’s tree canopy had decreased by almost 50 percent, a hired consultant told the Parks Department in 2002, Nichter said. Diseases wiped out trees and budget cuts wouldn’t allow for total replacement.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Government, private industry and non-profits partner with volunteers to increase UTC; Terra Haute, IN
Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - TREES to plant more trees:
Special to the Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE — Street trees will be planted this fall in “The Avenues” as part of the ongoing effort to rebuild Terre Haute’s street tree canopy. There is no charge to residents for the trees.
All of the trees are provided through a grant with the following partners: TREES Inc., the City of Terre Haute, ALCOA and the IDNR Community and Urban Forest Office. They will be planted by volunteers Oct. 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Locations for the trees will have been previously marked with a sign. The sign contains instructions on how a property owner can “opt out” of the tree planting.
Special to the Tribune-Star
TERRE HAUTE — Street trees will be planted this fall in “The Avenues” as part of the ongoing effort to rebuild Terre Haute’s street tree canopy. There is no charge to residents for the trees.
All of the trees are provided through a grant with the following partners: TREES Inc., the City of Terre Haute, ALCOA and the IDNR Community and Urban Forest Office. They will be planted by volunteers Oct. 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Locations for the trees will have been previously marked with a sign. The sign contains instructions on how a property owner can “opt out” of the tree planting.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Association gets grant to plant 485 trees in city neighborhoods; Baltimore, MD
Explore Baltimore County: Association gets grant to plant 485 trees in city neighborhoods:
The Chesapeake Bay Trust has awarded the north Baltimore-based Jones Falls Watershed Association a $33,000 grant, in partnership with the Greater Homewood Community Corp., to plant 485 trees in Baltimore City neighborhoods, parks, near schools and streets and other public right of ways.
About 1,000 city residents are expected to participate in the project, the trust said in a news release Sept. 22.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust has awarded the north Baltimore-based Jones Falls Watershed Association a $33,000 grant, in partnership with the Greater Homewood Community Corp., to plant 485 trees in Baltimore City neighborhoods, parks, near schools and streets and other public right of ways.
About 1,000 city residents are expected to participate in the project, the trust said in a news release Sept. 22.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Rotarians dig in to restore tree line damaged by vandals; Courtenay, Canada
Rotarians dig in to restore tree line:
Comox Valley Echo
September 29, 2009
Volunteers were out in force on Saturday morning putting right a trail of damage caused by vandals along Lerwick Road.
Members of Courtenay Rotary Club dug up and replaced 32 trees that were broken over the September long weekend.
The volunteer effort was a display of civic pride the City of Courtenay hopes will send a message to the culprits.
'We're really grateful to Courtenay Rotary for doing this,' said Courtenay Mayor Greg Phelps.
'It's not just about the labour. It's symbolic to have community volunteers coming together to replant these trees. It shows that we as a community won't stand for this type of behavior.'
Comox Valley Echo
September 29, 2009
Volunteers were out in force on Saturday morning putting right a trail of damage caused by vandals along Lerwick Road.
Members of Courtenay Rotary Club dug up and replaced 32 trees that were broken over the September long weekend.
The volunteer effort was a display of civic pride the City of Courtenay hopes will send a message to the culprits.
'We're really grateful to Courtenay Rotary for doing this,' said Courtenay Mayor Greg Phelps.
'It's not just about the labour. It's symbolic to have community volunteers coming together to replant these trees. It shows that we as a community won't stand for this type of behavior.'
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
City identifies UTC protection as core community value, gives Tree Commission greater role in city affairs; St. Augustine, FL
Tree committee gains greater role : St. Augustine Local News - Historic City News
Tree committee gains greater role
August 25, 2009
Four citizen members of the city’s Street Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) successfully made their case Monday for greater recognition, more frequent meetings, and less city staff on the board.Gina Burrell, Sally Ann Freeman, Robin Nadeau, and Chuck Lippi pleaded with commissioners to make STAC a commission - rather than a staff - advisory committee, create a landscape beautification subcommittee, and develop a five-year beautification plan for the city’s entrance corridors.
“We just don’t meet,” Lippi, a certified arborist, told commissioners, noting the committee’s last meeting was nine months ago.
City Chief Operations Officer John Regan responded, “Protecting our tree canopy is a core value of our community. But they’re not going to be able to work effectively as a Sunshine committee (if appointed by the commission)."
Tree committee gains greater role
August 25, 2009
Four citizen members of the city’s Street Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) successfully made their case Monday for greater recognition, more frequent meetings, and less city staff on the board.Gina Burrell, Sally Ann Freeman, Robin Nadeau, and Chuck Lippi pleaded with commissioners to make STAC a commission - rather than a staff - advisory committee, create a landscape beautification subcommittee, and develop a five-year beautification plan for the city’s entrance corridors.
“We just don’t meet,” Lippi, a certified arborist, told commissioners, noting the committee’s last meeting was nine months ago.
City Chief Operations Officer John Regan responded, “Protecting our tree canopy is a core value of our community. But they’re not going to be able to work effectively as a Sunshine committee (if appointed by the commission)."
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