Alachua County broadens uses for tree-mitigation fund, updates planting program

Jul 7, 2026

The Alachua County Commission unanimously approved updates to its tree-planting program and a resolution expanding allowable uses of the tree mitigation fund to include long-term care, equipment and staff costs, easement acquisition, limited infrastructure adjustments, and options to explore payment for ecosystem services.

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The Alachua County Commission on July 7 unanimously approved updated operating procedures for the county tree-planting program and a resolution that broadens how the county can use tree mitigation funds.

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