Based on the inventory information and other factors, the board can then define priorities. For example, in many eastern and central Kansas communities, removal of dead elm trees is an obvious first priority. In other communities, planting might be the most pressing need. Recommend legislative and policy changes. In many towns legislative and policy changes are needed to carry out a community forestry program.
Some towns have ordinances that provide for proper planting of trees on street parkways.
Others have policies concerning pruning and dead tree removal. The city tree board should carefully study all legislation and policies pertaining to public trees and make specific recommendations to the governing body. Prepare annual work plans. Carefully prepare annual work plans to accomplish long-range goals. Plans should specify what is to be done, how it is to be done, and who shall do it.