Tree Commission
Tree Commission
Tue, January 6, 2026
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Agenda items (5)
Procedural (5)
1ProceduralParks and Recreation will continue working with Eocene Environmental Consultants to compose an up-to-date Urban Forest Management plan.
The Parks and Recreation Department will continue hiring Eocene Environmental Consultants to help develop a new Urban Forest Management plan that reflects current conditions and goals for Charlottesville's trees.
2ProceduralUpdate on Recruitment Efforts (S. McKinnon and H. Brown)
S. McKinnon and H. Brown will provide an update on efforts to recruit new staff or volunteers for city positions.
3ProceduralAssignments and timeline for the SOTF Report (All)
The group will discuss and assign responsibilities for completing the SOTF Report, including deciding on a timeline for when different parts should be finished.
4ProceduralPresentation and Discussion of Tree Preservation Packet (J.D. Brown, S. Gaines)
J.D. Brown and S. Gaines will present and discuss a Tree Preservation Packet, likely containing guidelines or requirements for protecting trees during development.
5ProceduralPresentation and Discussion of Canopy Collective priorities (S. Levy and all)
S. Levy and the group will discuss and review the priorities of the Canopy Collective, an organization focused on urban tree canopy goals in Charlottesville.