Committee cautious about large planting offers without staffing and maintenance plan

Sep 3, 2024

The committee discussed a reported offer from Tree Utah to plant 5,000 trees but members warned the city lacks sufficient staff and recurring funding to maintain large-scale plantings.

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An offer (reported in the meeting) from Tree Utah to plant up to 5,000 trees prompted a debate over capacity. One committee member summarized the tension: the city can accept plantings but without staff to inspect, water and maintain those trees they risk high mortality and additional long-term costs. "We struggle to put 10 trees in a park," a committee participant said to emphasize limited capacity to manage large plantings without new ongoing resources.

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