Greenville will focus on a long-term urban forest plan in 2026

The Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan will inventory Greenville’s canopy, shape future tree policy, and invite public input starting in 2026.

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Greenville lives up to its name. | Photo by James Simpson Photography

Next year, the city will build a new comprehensive plan around the thing that puts the green in Greenville — our trees. The Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan will:

  • Outline the city’s long-term urban forest vision
  • Complete an inventory of the city’s urban forest
  • Provide recommendations for the city’s tree ordinance
  • Examine a potential tree endowment fund

The plan will focus on “strengthening environmental resilience, public health, and community quality of life.” The process kicks off in January, and there will be opportunities for public feedback along the way. We’ll keep you posted about when and where.

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