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Prospect Forestation seeks to hit 20-tree target, considers allowing two-tree requests and wider HOA outreach
Summary
At its May 8 meeting the Prospect Forestation committee discussed ways to ensure a 20-canopy-tree goal each planting cycle, including limiting multiple-tree requests, rolling out tree guards, and coordinating outreach with homeowners associations and Parks & Recreation.
The Prospect Forestation committee on May 8 discussed measures to ensure the program places 20 canopy trees each planting cycle, including limiting multiple-tree requests, coordinating with the mayor’s office and city council, and expanding outreach to homeowners associations.
Committee members said tree guards for canopy trees are now available and that staff will notify residents who inquired about receiving one. Members proposed allowing residents to request two trees where supply permits but to prioritize single-tree requests so more households receive trees and the program can reliably meet its 20-tree target.
The proposal to allow two-tree requests would require review and approval by the mayor and coordination with city budget staff, members said. The committee noted the city funds the program and emphasized preserving municipal support while getting more trees into the ground.
The group reported the tree plan now has a full set of signatures and is expected to go to the City Council packet for its June 2 meeting. Members discussed presenting the plan and following up with council as needed once the mayor is available to review the proposed allocation changes.
Outreach ideas discussed included public events with Parks & Recreation at a pavilion featuring tree walks and expert speakers, a library display and programming to mark a “Prospect Tree Month,” and success-story articles highlighting homeowners who participated in multiple canopy plantings. Members cited a recent Innisbrook homeowners association effort and recommended creating materials to encourage neighboring subdivisions and other HOAs to cooperate on group planting and bulk pricing.
The committee also discussed using the e-blast and a future newsletter to publicize events and program details; staff said the newsletter timing depends on when the mayor submits his column. The group agreed to continue offering remote access via Webex, particularly to members who cannot attend in person.
The committee set its next meeting for June 12 and said it will follow up with the mayor and city staff about the two-tree request option and the council submittal.
