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Council adopts urban forest strategic plan as component of city plan, votes 6-1
Summary
Council voted 6-1 to adopt "Rooted in Community," an urban forest strategic plan that sets goals for expanded tree canopy, planting and cross-departmental coordination; staff will follow up with policy work on tree protection and mitigation.
Fort Collins City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to adopt the city—s Rooted in Community urban forest strategic plan as a component of City Plan, directing staff to continue implementation and to return with additional policy work.
The plan, produced with community engagement and multiple council touchpoints, sets a multiyear strategy to expand tree canopy, plant more trees in the public realm and coordinate planting and maintenance across departments. Staff emphasized the plan—s alignment with the city—s 2024 strategic priorities and noted community outreach, focus groups and…
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