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Greenville outlines plan to plant about 1,600 trees, selects consultant for urban forest plan
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City staff described a roughly 1,600-tree planting plan, demonstrated TreePlotter inventory and canopy tools, announced Urban Canopy Works as the consultant for a comprehensive urban forest plan, and set completion steps ahead of a projected April 2026 planting-season end.
Greenville City staff on Thursday presented a proposed tree-planting program and a new urban forest comprehensive plan to the City Council, outlining site-by-site plantings, data tools and a consultant-led process to guide planting and private-property outreach.
Will (PRT director) and Drew Young (urban forester) said the city will target roughly 1,600 new plantings across parks and rights-of-way and continue its public giveaway program. "That's our total plan of of planting of of 1,600 here, roundabout," Drew said. He also reported that the city has given away 825 trees this fall and will complete additional giveaways during Arbor Day week and the holiday market.
The presentation demonstrated TreePlotter inventory and TreePlotter Canopy, software tools staff use to select species and prioritize planting…
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