Tree Commission

CHARLOTTESVILLE TREE COMMISSION AGENDA August 4, 2026 5:00 – 7:00 pm In-Person Meeting – Parks and Recreation Office (Downtown Mall, Adjacent to Parking Garage) Call to Order (S. Levy) 5:30 Approval of May Minutes (S. Levy) 5:30-5:35 Staff Report and Discussion (S. Gaines) 5:35-6:05 1. Urban Forest Management Plan – Update • Plan Composition continues – Eocene expects to have document prepared by late summer/early fall 2026. • Urban Forest Management Plan will be presented to Tree Commission next meeting • Urban Forest Management Plan will be presented to City Council in October 2. Invasive Vegetation Control/Containment • Contractor work has been completed. Work will resume in fall with late growing season treatments and tree installations/replacements 3. Plantings for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 – Creating planting maps for installations City-wide New/Old Business 6:05 – 6:55 1. Admin: proposed adjustment to meeting times. 2. Recap discussion of FY2025 State of the Forest, including primary objectives and City Council requests. 3. Discussion regarding primary objectives for Urban Forest Management Plan General Public Comment 6:55-7:00 Adjourn 7:00 (†) At the discretion of the Chair, public comments related to particular agenda items may be solicited at that point in the meeting. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call the ADA Coordinator at (434) 970-3182 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville requests that you provide a 48- hour notice so that proper arrangements may be made.