Bloomington council unanimously adopts Urban Forest Master Plan, calls for staffing and right‑of‑way planting program

Jun 26, 2026

The Bloomington City Council voted 6‑0 to approve an Urban Forest Master Plan that maps canopy priorities, calls for a right‑of‑way planting program, recommends increased staffing relative to peer cities, and projects a sharp drop in emerald ash borer costs as removals wind down.

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The Bloomington City Council on June 29 unanimously approved the city’s Urban Forest Master Plan, a data‑driven roadmap city staff say will guide long‑term tree canopy management, right‑of‑way planting, and resilience planning.

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