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Paducah commissioners review $150,000 tree-voucher program to restore canopy; vouchers set at $250 each
Summary
Staff presented a tree-voucher proposal to distribute $250 vouchers to residents for canopy trees, budgeted at $150,000. Staff outlined eligibility, timeline, nursery partners and tree specifications and said the program will prioritize residential properties inside city limits.
Paducah city staff on Sept. 15 presented a proposal to distribute tree-purchase vouchers to residents as part of an effort to replenish the city's tree canopy. The Board of Commissioners discussed program goals, eligibility, nursery partners and next steps; the board did not vote on the program at the meeting.
Parks Department staff said the city has budgeted $150,000 for the program and proposed issuing $250 vouchers for qualifying trees. Staff described program goals as replenishing canopy, educating the public on benefits of trees, encouraging private replacement plantings and removing financial and logistical barriers. The…
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