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Charlotte launches Tree Canopy Action Plan 2; staff seek new data and county partnership
Summary
City urban-forestry staff said June 2 they will develop a Tree Canopy Action Plan 2 (TCAP 2) using updated 2025 land-cover data and ecosystem-benefit analysis, with a goal of returning to Council with results and recommendations in winter–late 2026.
Charlotte’s urban-forestry staff presented an initial scope and timetable on June 2 for a second Tree Canopy Action Plan (TCAP 2), saying new 2025 tree-canopy data and improved analytical methods make this a timely update.
Tim Porter, Chief Urban Forester, told the Transportation Planning & Development Committee TCAP 2 will include countywide land-cover analysis, ecosystem-benefit modeling, a review of development regulations and an assessment of whether the city should retain or refine its…
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