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Heritage Tree Committee seeks tree‑inventory database; Crossroads GIS and Esri demonstrations scheduled
Summary
The board’s Heritage Tree Committee reported plans to inventory Windcrest’s trees and recommended purchasing a GIS/tree‑inventory service; staff said annual licensing costs could range roughly $300–$700 depending on license type and number of users.
The Heritage Tree Committee updated the EDC on efforts to inventory the city’s trees and the technology options for maintaining the data.
Committee members said the priority is a complete tree inventory and that the group needs a database to store and manage that data. The committee described that the required software is an annual‑license product (Esri or equivalent) and that costs vary by license level and number of users. Committee members estimated an annual licensing range roughly between $300 and $700 per user depending on the license type discussed; the committee said Crossroads GIS will provide a presentation and that Esri account representatives will make an in‑house presentation at an upcoming meeting.
The committee discussed possible community engagement for tree adoption events and a regional urban forestry conference in mid‑April. Committee members said they will pursue sponsorships or grants to support tree‑care activities and continue coordinating with local garden clubs to expand canopy stewardship.
The committee will report back after the vendor demonstrations.
