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Commission discusses tree canopy inventory, looks to ArcGIS and grant options

3624742 · April 24, 2025
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Summary

A mayoral heritage-tree committee update proposed using ArcGIS-based tree-inventory software, an estimated $10,000–$12,000 initial cost, and pursuing grants such as Texas Parks and Wildlife for planning support.

The Parks and Recreation Commission received an update from its Heritage Tree / mayoral committee on plans to create a city tree inventory and to pursue grants for a Brook Falls Park tree blueprint.

Committee members said they have met several times, attended an urban-tree conference and are developing a relationship with a local group identified as Bear Branches Alliance. The committee recommends using an ArcGIS-based inventory tool that can record species, circumference and…

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