Charlottesville Seeks Public Input on Urban Forest Plan

Community members asked to complete survey on city's tree management.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:19pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a sun-dappled forest path, with soft, blurred pools of warm amber and emerald green light filtering through the trees, conveying the tranquil beauty and natural setting of Charlottesville's urban forest.Charlottesville's urban forest provides vital environmental and community benefits that will guide the city's updated management plan.Charlottesville Today

The city of Charlottesville is working to update its urban forest management plan and is asking residents to complete an online survey to share their perspectives on forest and tree management in the city. The survey is available on the Charlottesville Parks and Recreation website, which also includes additional information about the city's assessment of its trees.

Why it matters

Charlottesville's urban forest is an important community asset that provides environmental, economic, and social benefits. Gathering public input will help ensure the management plan reflects the needs and priorities of local residents.

The details

The online survey asks community members to share their thoughts on issues like tree maintenance, planting, and preservation. The feedback will be used to help Charlottesville Parks and Recreation develop an updated urban forest management plan for the city.

  • The survey is currently available online and will be open for public input until May 15, 2026.

The players

Charlottesville Parks and Recreation

The city department responsible for managing Charlottesville's urban forest and parks.

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What’s next

Once the public input survey closes, Charlottesville Parks and Recreation will review the feedback and use it to finalize the updated urban forest management plan, which is expected to be released later this year.

The takeaway

Charlottesville's urban forest is a valuable community asset, and resident input will help ensure the city's management plan reflects local priorities and needs around tree preservation, maintenance, and planting.