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Forestry lead outlines tree plan, recent plantings and volunteer events
Summary
The forestry division presented an update on the urban forest management plan, recent plantings and volunteer-driven events (EarthFest, trash-offs), and distributed milkweed seedlings while noting tree-preservation priorities and several park maintenance projects.
The Parks Board heard a staff report from the forestry division that highlighted recent and upcoming work across city parks and rights-of-way. The forestry lead distributed Mexican milkweed seedlings to board members and described the division's two subdivisions that handle rights-of-way and parks/facilities, noting about 37 key flower beds and roughly 10 miles of strategic medians.
The presentation covered the updated five-year urban forest management plan, tree-preservation efforts at Freedom Tree Park and Ridgeview Park improvements, invasive-species control at Buffalo Run Park, and volunteer events including EarthFest. On event turnout the forester said, "Usually, about 750 guests come throughout the day," and staff described partnerships with community groups and recent tree-planting efforts involving scouts and local organizations.
