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Commission discusses reactivating joint tree study, tree fund and canopy inventory timeline
Summary
Commissioners discussed wider policy issues: reactivating a joint cross-commission tree study group, the need for a city tree fund or incentives and a planned canopy inventory slated roughly a year out. Staff said policy changes on replacement ratios would require a formal process and possibly a study.
Commissioners used the latter portion of the meeting to discuss longer-term city policy on tree canopy, replacement standards and a possible city tree fund.
Discussion highlights: Several commissioners urged a broader approach to canopy management beyond one-for-one replacement rules. A handout and prior joint study-group work were referenced. Commissioners proposed reactivating a joint cross-commission tree study group (previously convened under a CAL FIRE grant…
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