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Prospect board: canopy trees dug and set to be planted next week
Summary
Board members heard that canopy trees for Prospect are dug and at the nursery and that crews expect to start planting next week pending final BUD/BPS markings; the board also discussed site selection and coordination with HOAs for common-area plantings.
The Prospect Forestation Board on Wednesday heard that trees for the city’s canopy program are dug, currently at the nursery and expected to be planted in Prospect next week pending final BUD/BPS markings.
“Perez and Cortez … were sent in to BUD last week,” Andrea said, reporting on flagging and marking work. “The trees are dug and at the nursery. Perez and Cortez … plan to start Prospect next week.” Chair (unnamed) added that the start date will be weather dependent and that Andrea will confirm the exact day by email after markings are complete.
Board members reviewed a participant list Andrea had circulated and declined one candidate site that is still under construction, agreeing it is better to plant after grading and homebuilding are finished. The board also approved a specific replacement location along Southern Farm Drive; Ron (board member) approved that location and it was sent to BUD for marking.
Members discussed partnering with homeowner associations for larger common-area plantings and using the HOA network for outreach around both canopy and ArborFest events. The board asked staff to confirm the exact planting day once BUD markings are finished and to follow up with participating HOAs about common-area opportunities.
The board did not take a formal vote on program policy at Wednesday’s meeting; members focused on implementation details and scheduling. Next procedural steps are staff confirmation of completed BUD markings and a planting start-date email to the board.
