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40 More than half of Roseville's trees are relatively young, with a diameter breast height (DBH) 41 measurement of 10 inches or less. 42 43 FUTURE PLANNING 44 Given the information above, and evolving community expectations around forestry and sustainability, 45 staff will discuss some priorities and considerations for the future of the forestry program. 46 47 Immediate priorities will include: 48 Completion of the Accelerated EAB Program, 49 Systematic assessment of trees rated poor or dead in the inventory, 50 Prioritizing the health of young trees before undertaking additional plantings, 51 Continued pursuit of grant opportunities, 52 Response to reported disease and hazard trees. 53 54 Mid to long-term goals could include: 55 Future tree plantings to offset losses once young trees have stabilized, 56 Opportunities to provide more private trees to residents, 57 Evaluate options for natural/unmaintained areas, 58 Consider a 10-year forestry master plan. 59 60 Additionally, this month, the City’s long-time Part-Time Forestry Coordinator, Anita Twaroski will be 61 retiring after 29 years with the City. In the coming 2025 budget process, to attract a strong candidate and 62 effectively address growing community expectations in forestry and natural resources, staff will propose 63 converting this ½ time position into a full-time position that supervises both the forestry and the natural 64 resources management program. 65 66 Policy Objectives 67 The effective management of Roseville's urban forest contributes to the community's aspiration of a 68 community that is "Environmentally responsible, with well-maintained natural assets" 69 70 Racial Equity Impact Summary 71 Research shows that nationwide many neighborhoods of color have significantly less tree cover than 72 more white neighborhoods. Met Council data shows that these trends occur on a regional level as well. 73 74 Roseville’s ongoing commitment to its urban forest, including the Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer 75 program and volunteer tree planting events, reflects the City’s commitment to ensuring that all residents, 76 regardless of race or economic means, experience the benefits of a robust urban forest including climate 77 resilience, health benefits, emotional benefits and more. 78 79 Budget Implications 80 The 2024 annual budget includes $112,000 in the budget for disease and hazardous trees, ($85,000 in 81 parks and $27,000 for public right of ways). 82 83 The Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer Program was approved as a $1,409,173 program. 84 85 Because of the procurement of additional grant funds, and some internal efficiencies, the program is 86 currently projecting to impact the CIP $195,000 less than was originally budgeted, and preserve $95,000 87 in Community Development Tree Preservation Funds. 88 Page 2 of 3 Qbhf!45!pg!63