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Plantation launches pilot swale-tree program for 100 residents to expand canopy while protecting infrastructure
City of Plantation City Council · April 15, 2026
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Summary
Public Works described a pilot to plant one free swale tree for up to 100 residents, with staff planting and monitoring the first month before homeowner responsibility; selections, root-barrier measures and GIS tracking were detailed.
Public Works director Matt Thompson presented a pilot swale-tree program that will offer one free tree per household to up to 100 residents and seeks to increase canopy while limiting sidewalk and utility impacts.
Thompson said the program will prioritize swales 10 to…
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