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Fayetteville council adopts 10-year urban forestry plan, adds 9-month review requirement
Summary
City staff presented an urban forestry management plan that sets a 10-year canopy target and a 30-year vision; after extensive public comment, council adopted the plan with an amendment requiring a formal review in September 2025.
John (urban forestry staff) presented the City of Fayetteville’s updated Urban Forestry Management Plan, describing new canopy targets and implementation priorities. “I’m excited to present the urban forestry management plan to city council for approval,” John said, describing a 10-year goal to reach 40.6% canopy by planting 1,850 net trees and a 30-year goal of 44.4% canopy.
The plan focuses on canopy-based metrics rather than individual trees, expands maintenance and…
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