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Conservation Advisory Council tree program

Newburgh

Summary

The CAC is asking for about $32,500, mostly for planting 15-25 trees a year focused on 'heat island' neighborhoods that lack shade. The city also wants an updated tree survey to clarify which trees are the city's responsibility versus a homeowner's.

At a glance

Total mentions
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $22,000 of the request goes to tree planting and maintenance; ash borer treatment is included.

✅Who benefits

Residents of hot, tree-sparse neighborhoods and seniors dealing with sidewalk damage from tree roots.

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