City Council plans tree planting initiative to achieve 20 tree goal

The Prospect Forestation Board made significant strides in its May meeting, focusing on the availability of tree guards for canopy trees and addressing community inquiries about tree planting. Ron announced that the tree guards are now ready, prompting plans to coordinate with the planting crew to fulfill resident requests.

However, the board expressed disappointment over the spring planting results, achieving only half of the planned 20 trees. To improve participation, members discussed allowing residents to request up to two trees, ensuring that the city meets its goal while maintaining support for the initiative. This proposal will be reviewed with city officials before implementation.

Additionally, the board is moving forward with hazardous tree notifications, with Mike starting a list to contact affected residents. They plan to reassess the situation to ensure timely remediation or removal of any hazardous trees.

The meeting also covered the approval of the new tree plan, with most members having signed off. The board aims to present the finalized plan to the city council at their next meeting on June 2, marking a proactive step towards enhancing Prospect's green spaces.