Tree canopy goal initiative
Summary
The city is on a planting tear: 500-600 trees in the ground this spring, 220 given away at Arbor Day, and 80 planted in Westman and Roberts Parks. The board wants a spot audit of giveaway tree survival to measure success.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Plantings are supported by partners including CenterPoint and Keep Evansville Beautiful.
The whole city gains canopy; neighborhood groups got at least 30 dedicated trees.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Oct 1, 2026
The board was scheduled to continue discussing a citywide tree canopy goal. Canopy targets shape how much shade the city plants for the future and how removals are balanced with plantings.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Aug 6, 2026
The board continued work on a tree canopy goal for Evansville, which shapes how much tree cover the city aims to maintain as trees are removed and planted over time.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - May 7, 2026
The city is on a planting tear: 500-600 trees in the ground this spring, 220 given away at Arbor Day, and 80 planted in Westman and Roberts Parks. The board wants a spot audit of giveaway tree survival to measure success.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Apr 2, 2026
The board has been working on setting a citywide tree canopy goal. How much of Evansville is shaded by trees affects summer cooling, stormwater, and neighborhood character.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Jan 8, 2026
The board is working on setting a tree canopy goal for the city. Canopy coverage affects shade, stormwater, air quality, and neighborhood character. No outcome is on record from this meeting.
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