Project Overview

The City of Asheville Planning and Urban Design department is developing an Urban Forest Master Plan that will guide policies and recommendations for sustainable growth and preservation of Asheville’s urban canopy. The project started in September 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in late fall of 2025. 

For project updates, timeline and background information please visit the Public Input project page here.


Contact Information

Keith Aitken, Urban Forester

Planning and Urban Design

Email: kaitken@ashevillenc.gov 

Phone: 828-259-5674


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