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30 Private trees are a vital component of the City’s long-term reforestation strategy. They 31 provide the same environmental benefits as public trees—such as stormwater 32 management, shade, air quality improvement, and climate resilience—without requiring 33 City land or ongoing maintenance. Additionally, the community tree sale allows the City to 34 guide species selection toward trees that best support canopy diversity and long-term 35 resilience. 36 Staff have received a proposal from Tree Trust to administer a 150-tree community tree 37 sale in 2026 at a total cost of $22,784.33 to the City, with trees sold to residents at $40 per 38 tree. Tree Trust would manage tree procurement, administer the sale, and lead distribution 39 efforts with support from City staff. 40 This approach represents an effective and appropriate use of Tree Preservation Funds by 41 directly increasing Roseville’s tree canopy, consistent with the intent of the fund, while 42 avoiding additional long-term maintenance obligations at a time when staff capacity is 43 already stretched by recent large-scale planting efforts. 44 45 46 Policy Objectives 47 Administration of the public tree sale closely aligns with Parks and Natural Environment: 48 Goals 1 and 2 (attachment 3) in that it: 49 It is a program that “supports community members in their efforts to maintain, protect 50 and restore the environment.” 51 The proposal empowers “Residents and stakeholders…to preserve and restore 52 Roseville’s natural resources.” 53 Increases the community's tree canopy, as listed as a goal in Natural Resources 54 Master Plan. 55 It capitalizes on non-levy funding sources to achieve a strategic priority. 56 57 58 Equity Impact Summary 59 Research consistently shows that nationwide, many neighborhoods with higher 60 concentrations of people of color and lower household incomes have significantly less tree 61 canopy than more affluent and predominantly white neighborhoods. Metropolitan Council 62 data indicates that these disparities also exist at a regional level. 63 Roseville’s ongoing investment in its urban forest—including the Accelerated Emerald Ash 64 Borer Program, public boulevard and park plantings, volunteer planting efforts, and 65 subsidized community tree sales—reflects the City’s commitment to ensuring that all 66 residents experience the environmental, health, and climate-resilience benefits of a robust 67 urban forest. 68 The proposed community tree sale supports equity goals by offering high-quality trees at a 69 subsidized cost, lowering financial barriers to participation, and allowing residents— 70 particularly those without access to public planting opportunities—to contribute directly to 71 neighborhood canopy growth. By selecting tree species that improve long-term canopy Page 2 of 3 Qbhf!76!pg!271