Development News for Fayetteville, Arkansas

Urban Forestry Advisory Board Discusses Tree Planting Initiatives, Emerald Ash Borer, and Easement Vacation

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board discussed ongoing and upcoming tree planting projects, including pilot programs involving neighborhood groups for planting trees along rights-of-way and in streets where homeowners are willing to take care of them. They also addressed the issue of Emerald Ash Borer, noting that some ash trees will be treated, but many will unfortunately die. Additionally, the board reviewed a request to vacate a tree preservation easement for the Lewis Auto Park to accommodate a drive lane, proposing conditions for mitigation through planting new trees, including bare-root whips, on other city properties or in detention basins. The board also celebrated the planting of chickapin trees in a restoration plot and discussed the discovery of cave-like openings in a local park.