5. Tree canopy – existing and future – must be integrated into City planning and maintenance.

Titusville Environmental Commission · 2026-05-13 · agenda_item

The City of Titusville is developing an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) that aims to integrate trees into city planning and maintenance. This plan focuses on enhancing and preserving the urban forest for environmental benefits, water quality, heat reduction, and community well-being. The UFMP includes goals for establishing program foundations, building a sustainable program, expanding tree canopy, protecting existing trees, managing for environmental health, and cultivating community stewardship. Key actions involve conducting tree inventories, developing data management systems, establishing maintenance schedules, updating policies and ordinances, and planting new trees. This plan is currently under review and represents an early stage of civic planning. The implementation of the UFMP will involve site assessments, data collection, potential tree planting, development of management practices, and policy updates. This work will create opportunities for contractors specializing in site preparation, grading, tree planting, landscape maintenance, and potentially specialized data management and consulting services. Engaging early allows businesses to understand the city's long-term vision and prepare to offer services as specific projects are defined and funded.