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The study, conducted by Indiana University as part of a multi-city effort, identified the city's inner city and the northeast side ' roughly the Green River Road area ' as locations with particularly low canopy cover, board members said. \"We planted 557 trees,\" Sean, a city staff member, said while reviewing the accomplishments report.

\"One of our biggest problem areas... is the Northeast Side, which I will equate roughly to the Green River Road area,\" Mike, a Tree Advisory Board member, said. He noted many parcels there were developed prior to current zoning and lack street canopy. Mike said the study provides a \"road map\" for where the board should focus future plantings and public outreach.

Board members said much of the canopy loss is beyond the board's direct jurisdiction because it is on private property, and they discussed approaches to encourage private-property planting. The board also said it plans to refine its accomplishments narrative and present the revised report to the City Council early in the calendar year.

The board received an update on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) control. \"For emerald ash borer, anything with a trunk greater than about 16-inch diameter, the homeowner applications don't work,\" Larry, a board member, said. He encouraged owners of large ash trees to seek licensed applicators for professional injections; he said some professional products (he named emamectin benzoate) can be applied on a multi-year cycle and work effectively when administered by professionals. For smaller ash trees, he said, soil granular treatments can be effective.

The board also reviewed outreach and training plans for 2025: scheduled tree pruner licensing seminars on Feb. 6, May 8, Aug. 7 and Nov. 6 at the C.K. Newsome Center, and preliminary plans for an Arbor Day tree giveaway in March. Members recommended follow-up with recipients from past giveaways to assess tree survival and improve future distribution and species selection.

Board members praised recent plantings around city corridors and the riverfront and urged continued partnerships with the solid waste district and Tree City USA utility partners. They discussed downtown site review activity and said they will contact a developer re: tree wells for a proposed housing project at the old Deaconess facility site on Chestnut/Cherry to ensure perimeter plantings meet canopy goals.

The board said it will continue work this winter to finalize goals for 2025'27 and to coordinate with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation on school-tree projects. The board intends to return to the canopy item in February to finalize a presentation for council and public outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Evansville Tree Advisory Board","oneSentenceSummary","At its Jan. 2 meeting, the City of Evansville Tree Advisory Board reviewed a university canopy study showing canopy loss, noted 557 trees planted in 2024, discussed Emerald Ash Borer treatment guidance, and planned outreach and presentations to City Council.","taxTitle","Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana","taxId",12506,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6690376,"Board approves removal at Teacoppel Elementary with four-for-one replacement",60,709080,769180,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899354-36534311828fb4a1c431fd11b589dea0&start=709&end=769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899354-36534311828fb4a1c431fd11b589dea0/thumbnail_709080.jpg","/articles/6690376/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Board-approves-removal-at-Teacoppel-Elementary-with-four-for-one-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6690376-9110da7583b837803f21b5dd3f7ddb7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187759&Signature=P9wdd05UusnYwe9eHP7DTLsatJb65G8NEn9B2RDanXybtG8JQJV-gvlSl7XxhdxGOxNB7BNUimUOwugCoyHmCoaNVGt5Thzc6VDibRmyShiMFgH7TYO4tvj7XI2fcIy3hO~YUzpH9FARzwCBC12LcPFMCgyhH6r7vmUjTPeVq12gqUF4R8TwD~acLZ2XKNDx4LD62BHjejBp9aiP9Vr4ceo-fTxsGe1SyNoso5x3H520R9Ad70ZJPCQtY2Xnc8GK3o156IW4zQeT3nwg4IVMXLbGWo33u270F7JOT6VgNHCvBjJxMINw6MNVZBuIr5YjIFAz6qqavuDRCpDVh-qOFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Evansville Tree Advisory Board voted Jan. 2 to approve removal of a tree at Teacoppel Elementary School, requiring replacement plantings at a four-for-one ratio.

Roger Layman of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation told the board the school's site plan in the meeting packet showed the one tree being removed and four trees to be planted. \"The map that you have in your packets for Teacoppel School, shows the 1 tree being removed and it looks like 4 being planted,\" Layman said.

Board member Mike moved to approve the removal with the 4-for-1 replacement; Larry seconded the motion. The board took a voice vote and the motion passed.

Layman said the tree removal is driven by a planned extension of the parking area: \"It's asphalt with curb... it'll extend to where the tree is. It's the only reason we're taking it down,\" he said. When asked where replacements would be planted, Layman said they would be placed on the four corners of the parking lot.

Board members noted the Teacoppel plan as an example for another school. Mike said the same planning effort should be used at Vogel School and asked Layman to assist with that effort. The school representative said he would take the request to his superiors and suggested the board might also meet with principals and facilities staff; Layman specifically referenced coordination with Steve Schaller, the facilities director.

Board members also discussed precedent for replacement ratios. A board member said the board's past practice has typically been two-for-one, and described the four-for-one outcome as especially favorable.

Sean, the city staff member, agreed to coordinate species selection with the school; Layman said the school selected from options provided by staff but could not recall the exact species chosen during the meeting.

Action details: mover Mike; second Larry; motion approved. Notes: replacement planting to occur on school property; species selection to be coordinated with city staff.","The board approved removal of a tree at Teacoppel Elementary School and required four replacement plantings, with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation coordinating species and placement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6690370,"Votes at a glance: Tree Advisory Board retains officers, approves minutes and two tree removals",131,1007160,1138850,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899354-36534311828fb4a1c431fd11b589dea0&start=1007&end=1138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899354-36534311828fb4a1c431fd11b589dea0/thumbnail_1007160.jpg","/articles/6690370/Evansville-City/Vanderburgh-County/Indiana/Votes-at-a-glance-Tree-Advisory-Board-retains-officers-approves-minutes-and-two-tree-removals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6690370-f202fc6fc420b69d18fec9233de47831/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187759&Signature=KVan3jzWfEac6Zx3h4fR7UtOE455X1EyqJ4wjQiLTy0co50Ajd88~YLRevBS4d4L70v5EP9aEZWgaUPChXKowRQjxNNtyyiwhKuy9T1xOGOdE9GeY-LX-yvi5CuHoj7b7PJot6S9eihRp8g7uWPoTtggJyPXcgqXOeJ6rRgN~qFMTCITXnrfLPNPkluwqKl-HNjWyjFOGbt~3LI7uwq-y-QzffXCHzsE5q~-JW0KiBp7aKqXRzVORYcpMgCTNtyHzoLAMTcdmYzP~ms0MEE-0IK8bA-NOb4xwEjek60na0n0bOMElFlq-AArFsAGCtGRFWfIZPH5B9HDfKr1LwDn5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Jan. 2 meeting the City of Evansville Tree Advisory Board took several voice votes on routine and site-specific items.

Retain officers: The board voted to retain the slate of officers from 2024. Motion to retain the current slate was made and seconded; the board approved by voice vote.

Approval of minutes: The board approved minutes for October, November and December 2024 after a motion and second.

Teacoppel Elementary School tree removal: The board approved removal of one tree at Teacoppel Elementary School with a four-for-one replacement requirement. Motion by Mike; second by Larry; approved by voice vote. Replacement trees will be planted on the school's parking-lot corners; species to be coordinated with city staff.

Parks Department removal request (carryover): The item was continued for one month at the Parks Department's request so staff could provide additional information. Motion to continue was seconded and approved.

721 Southeast Third Street: The board approved removal of a hazardous street tree at 721 Southeast Third Street after confirming the property owner and neighborhood association were, or will be, notified. Motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.

Vote method: All recorded votes in the meeting were taken by voice; the transcript does not provide individual roll-call tallies.","The City of Evansville Tree Advisory Board on Jan. 2 retained its 2024 officers, approved minutes for three months, continued a Parks Department removal request, approved Teacoppel Elementary removal with 4-for-1 replacement, and approved removal of a hazardous street tree at 721 Southeast Third Street.","actionData","errors"]

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Tree board cites canopy erosion, highlights 557 plantings and emerald ash borer guidance

Board approves removal at Teacoppel Elementary with four-for-one replacement

Votes at a glance: Tree Advisory Board retains officers, approves minutes and two tree removals