Urban forest master plan development
Summary
An IU Environmental Resilience Institute fellow is building an urban forest master plan with a task force whose participation is among the highest of the four Indiana communities in the program. The plan will address governance, forest land preservation, and community engagement, with writing continuing through December.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The initiative is supported through the IU Environmental Resilience Institute cohort program grant rather than direct city spending.
All Evansville residents benefit from a healthier, better-managed urban forest.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Evansville Climate Collaborative Board - Jul 21, 2026
The city is developing its first urban forestry master plan in years, with a 20-25 person stakeholder team and a draft expected this fall. The plan aims to grow tree canopy, diversify species, and address resident concerns about tree upkeep and safety.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Jul 2, 2026
An IU Environmental Resilience Institute fellow is building an urban forest master plan with a task force whose participation is among the highest of the four Indiana communities in the program. The plan will address governance, forest land preservation, and community engagement, with writing continuing through December.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Jun 4, 2026
Two grant-funded staffers are building a community task force and a fresh tree inventory (the old one is 15+ years out of date) to give the city a real urban forestry master plan. Board members are joining the task force so the board will actually adopt what comes out of it.
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