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Urban Forestry Tree Commission

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Aug 11, 2026

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Tree Commission advances forestry plans

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Tree Commission advances forestry plans

The commission moved discussion of the Pleasant Street redesign to its May 6, 2026 meeting and kept work on tree ordinances, commission goals, and the updated tree list under old business. It also confirmed plans to plant a tree and place a plaque at the Common for Arbor Day 2026 and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Commission focuses on beech leaf disease

The commission received a presentation on beech leaf disease, including its symptoms, spread, treatment options, and impacts on forests. The presenter said there are currently no solutions for forests or large landscapes, while specialist teams are monitoring 81 trees across 14 cultural properties. A fact sheet may be provided for neighborhood meetings.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Tree list advances toward February review

The commission filed its current tree-list discussion and expects a newly formatted version to appear on the February agenda. Members also confirmed a February 4 presentation on Beech Leaf Disease treatments and moved several unfinished items to Old Business.

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Worcester tree commission advances forestry plans

The commission approved its Best Management Practice review 4–0, with a final draft expected to return in January. It also reported that a landscape program will help design improvements for Newton Hill at Elm Park.

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Briefing

Oct 29, 2025

Tree Commission Advances Forestry Priorities

The commission heard that a tree-planting program provides Worcester residents with free shade trees at no cost, then filed the update 3–0. Members also voted 3–0 to remove the November 10 meeting from the schedule.

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Briefing

Oct 9, 2025

Tree Commission Advances Forestry Planning

The Commission deferred decisions on goals, best management practices, Newton Hill planting strategies, and street-tree ordinances, keeping those items for future meetings. Staff reported that 4–5 trees were removed at Newton Hill and that a new log-loader truck may not arrive until 2027.

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