Park and street tree removal requests
Summary
Multiple removal requests were before the board, including a tree on US 41 south of Riverside Drive, park trees, and a structurally weak Sweetgum on St. James. These decisions balance safety against maintaining the urban forest. No outcomes are recorded.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Removals reduce hazard risk near roads and sidewalks; plantings improve park tree cover.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Oct 1, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider removing dead, dying, or hazardous trees from six parks and five street locations. These removals affect neighborhood shade, safety near sidewalks and power equipment, and the city's urban forest.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Jun 4, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider removing and planting trees at Goosetown, Garvin, and Bayard parks. These decisions shape the look, shade, and safety of neighborhood parks.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Mar 5, 2026
Multiple removal requests were before the board, including a tree on US 41 south of Riverside Drive, park trees, and a structurally weak Sweetgum on St. James. These decisions balance safety against maintaining the urban forest. No outcomes are recorded.
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