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Donald Tree Board weighs 2026 work plan, seeks partnerships to boost tree planting
Summary
City Manager Eric Underwood presented the Tree Board’s 2026 Work Plan; members discussed partnering with Main Street USA, organizing a walkabout to identify planting sites, and outreach ideas including banners and a 'Tree-o-caching' activity to promote urban canopy.
City Manager Eric Underwood presented the Tree Board’s 2026 Work Plan and the board focused discussion on ways to increase the community’s shade canopy. Members suggested partnering with Main Street USA, holding a pre-session walkabout to review potential planting sites, and recognizing businesses that plant trees from the board’s approved list in the newsletter and on the website.
Board members proposed several outreach ideas to raise public interest, including Tree City banners, a Tree-o-caching activity (with about 12 trees and hint cards similar to geocaching), and a business recognition program. The discussion emphasized planting to provide better shade during hot weather; no formal vote or budget appropriation occurred during the March 26 meeting.
