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NOTICE: The regular meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission will remain meeting as needed until June 30, 2027, unless noticed otherwise.  This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Special meetings may occur if a board needs to meet regarding Helene-related or pressing matters. 

Members of boards that are meeting on an as-needed basis have the following pathways to propose new tasks that have not been directed by City Council:

• Ask their board’s representative on the Helene Recovery Boards to present the idea to their respective Recovery Board.

• Communicate the idea to a Council Committee.

• Communicate the idea to City Council.

• Ask their board chair to present the idea to the department director who provides support to their board (e.g., Urban Forestry Master Plan, Arts & Culture Plan, Home Repair, Resilience Hubs, etc.).

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Purpose of the Urban Forestry Commission 

This Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on the facilitation of the planting, growth and protection of trees within the city; the fostering of communication and coordination among the residents of the city that could provide the needed support for protection of trees within the city; and the performance of continued research, planning and feasibility assessments required to support these activities. They also work with City staff to promote and enforce chapter 20 of this Code regarding the regulation of planting, protection, preservation and removal of trees: for example they may make recommendations to Asheville’s Planning Director and Urban Forester on (development permit) requests for alternative compliance with the City’s landscaping standards.  

Urban Forestry Commission Bylaws/Rules of Procedure

Urban Forestry Commission Establishing Ordinance

Urban Forestry Commission Enabling Ordinance 

Special Meetings 

Chair: Zoe Hoyle

Vice Chair: Karen MacNeil

Other Members: Chris DeFiore, Chardin Detrich, AJ Hardie (Asheville GreenWorks), Tyler Van Hook (Duke Energy)

 

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