Shade Tree Commission advances large West End planting push; mailer with QR code to reach hundreds

The Shade Tree Commission discussed plans to plant a large number of trees across the West End and Clintonville corridors, and members said mailers will go to roughly 360 households to recruit participants for the multi‑year project. The commission approved minutes for April, May and June by voice vote during the meeting. The mailer includes a QR code and a form residents may complete online, in person, or by phone to request a tree; the commission said responses previously exceeded expectations when the format was used.

Commission members and staff said the project covers a broad area — described in meeting remarks as the West End from High Street North through Mansfield Avenue and the Clintonville area — and was intentionally described as “multi‑year” in the mailing to avoid creating the…