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Roswell spotlights urban tree canopy, urges residents to plant native species
Summary
On the Inside Roswell Earth Month episode, Mayor Mary Robisho and city arborist Laura Datisman discussed Roswell's Tree City USA recognition, the city's tree-bank replanting requirement for development, and simple steps residents can take to protect and grow the urban canopy.
Mayor Mary Robisho spoke with Laura Datisman, the City of Roswell's certified arborist, on the Inside Roswell podcast as part of the city's Earth Month series about protecting and expanding Roswell's tree canopy.
Datisman said her role is "managing and protecting Roswell's urban forest. I focus on tree health, public safety, and long-term planning." She described a mix of field assessments, contractor oversight and review of development projects to ensure preserved trees are protected and the right trees are planted in the right places.
The interview emphasized Roswell's Tree City USA recognition. Datisman said the designation requires a municipal tree board or department, a tree ordinance, dedicated…
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