Urban Forestry Advisory Board — Fayetteville, AR
Date: 2026-02-04
Time: 16:00

100 W. Rock St, Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

 Urban Forestry Advisory Board Agenda
Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
 4:00 PM


 Members
 Land Development Rep. Devin Spears (Exp: 12/27)
University of Arkansas Rep. Caroline Wahlgreen (Exp: 12/27)
 Tree Service Rep. Joseph Fox (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. Carlo Bertani (Exp: 12/27)
 Resident at Large Rep. Joe Donahue (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. Kate Shirley (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. Taz Zinck (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
 Urban Forester John Scott
 Urban Forester Willa Thomason
 Urban Forester Bethany Douglas
Urban Forestry Advisory Board February 4, 2026




Zoom Information

 Webinar ID: 861 1382 4757
 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_daU6FFSDQjKdA8oTS_6uXg

Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes
 Approval of the January 7th Urban Forestry Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.


Reports and Presentations

 Annual numbers from development and city led tree planting efforts.

 Upcoming Planning Commission Agendas — February 9 and February 23

 Development Review foresters will share an overview of projects going to
 Planning Commission within the next month.


 Urban Forestry Code Lesson

 Development Review foresters will share an overview of one section of §167 or
 §177 each month


Unfinished Business

 Goals for 2026 — From our meeting in January.
 The Urban Forestry Advisory Board's goal for 2026 is to strengthen
 community engagement and trust through increased outreach on invasive
 species, enhanced transparency, and expanded promotion of the
 Fayetteville Community Forester Program. We aim to improve public
 awareness through targeted advertising and ensure greater data visibility to
 support informed decision-making.



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Urban Forestry Advisory Board February 4, 2026




 Planting Projects for 2026
 Park Meadows 2 – Adding a few additional trees requested by residents. We planted 200
 trees in this neighborhood last fall, and neighbors who missed that round have asked for
 trees. Fewer than 20 trees will be added. Plans are in draft and should be finalized shortly,
 with installation scheduled by April 15.
 Sang Detention Pond – Currently in the conceptual planning stage.
 Cottages on Old Wire – Plans are complete. We are coordinating with the POA to confirm
 tree selections.
 St. Paul’s – One tree pending; waiting for improved weather conditions for planting.
 Ozark Chinquapin Pilot – Meeting with Tas to be scheduled.
 Sloanbrook on Broyles – Planned as a fall project.

New Business

 Public Comments – The By Laws Subcommittee that is reviewing the rules, recommends
 adding a five-minute period for public comments or questions after each section of the
 agenda.
 Example: Five minutes after the reports and presentation, five minutes after
 Unfinished Business, five minutes after New Business. This is for each
 section of the agenda. If the board agrees, we can add this to the agenda for
 March.

Events and Outreach

 Hiking with the Forester & Advanced Fayetteville Community Forester Class

 • Winter Tree ID: Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
 I will be joined by three assistants: Caroline, Bethany, and Devin.
 • Refresher Hike: Wednesday, February 12, at 4:00 PM on Mt. Kessler


 Fayetteville Community Foresters

 • Next classes:
 o Winter Tree ID – February
 o Invasive Plants – March


 Earth Week

 • A new event replacing Tree Week, designed to engage a broader audience.




City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3
Urban Forestry Advisory Board February 4, 2026



 • We’ve gathered city staff focused on environmental issues to host a full week of
 activities.
 • Dates: April 18–24
 • More details coming soon—I’ll need your help with some projects!


 Amazing Trees

 • Public voting opens February 17 and runs through March 18.
 • Final plaque unveiling on Arbor Day, April 24, as part of Earth Week.


 Invasive Bounty Program

 • Relaunching with a contest for best “before and after” photos and enhanced
 marketing.
 • Contest Dates: February 16–March 20
 • Plant Giveaway: April 6–9
 • Winners announced during Earth Week.


 Invasive Plant Removal at Clabber Creek

 • Date: March 21




Announcements

Adjournment


NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
Urban Forestry Advisory Board meetings may be attended in-person or virtually.
Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a designated time
during the meeting.

Citizens may propose items to be included in the board's agenda. To submit an item for
consideration, e-mail the Urban Forestry Advisory Board team at least one week prior to the
meeting.

As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.




City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 4

100 W. Rock St, Suite 246
 Fayetteville, AR 72701

 Urban Forestry Advisory Board Agenda
Rock St. Meeting Room / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
 4:00 PM


 Members
 Land Development Rep. Devin Spears (Exp: 12/27)
University of Arkansas Rep. Caroline Wahlgreen (Exp: 12/27)
 Tree Service Rep. Joseph Fox (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. Carlo Bertani (Exp: 12/27)
 Resident at Large Rep. Joe Donahue (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. Kate Shirley (Exp: 12/26)
 Resident at Large Rep. Taz Zinck (Exp: 12/26)

 City Staff
 Urban Forester John Scott
 Urban Forester Willa Thomason
 Urban Forester Bethany Douglas
Urban Forestry Advisory Board February 4, 2026




Zoom Information

 Webinar ID: 861 1382 4757
 Registration Link: https://fayetteville-
 ar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_daU6FFSDQjKdA8oTS_6uXg

Call to Order

Roll Call

Minutes
 Approval of the January 7th Urban Forestry Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.


Reports and Presentations

 Annual numbers from development and city led tree planting efforts.

 Upcoming Planning Commission Agendas — February 9 and February 23

 Development Review foresters will share an overview of projects going to
 Planning Commission within the next month.


 Urban Forestry Code Lesson

 Development Review foresters will share an overview of one section of §167 or
 §177 each month


Unfinished Business

 Goals for 2026 — From our meeting in January.
 The Urban Forestry Advisory Board's goal for 2026 is to strengthen
 community engagement and trust through increased outreach on invasive
 species, enhanced transparency, and expanded promotion of the
 Fayetteville Community Forester Program. We aim to improve public
 awareness through targeted advertising and ensure greater data visibility to
 support informed decision-making.



City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2
Urban Forestry Advisory Board February 4, 2026




 Planting Projects for 2026
 Park Meadows 2 – Adding a few additional trees requested by residents. We planted 200
 trees in this neighborhood last fall, and neighbors who missed that round have asked for
 trees. Fewer than 20 trees will be added. Plans are in draft and should be finalized shortly,
 with installation scheduled by April 15.
 Sang Detention Pond – Currently in the conceptual planning stage.
 Cottages on Old Wire – Plans are complete. We are coordinating with the POA to confirm
 tree selections.
 St. Paul’s – One tree pending; waiting for improved weather conditions for planting.
 Ozark Chinquapin Pilot – Meeting with Tas to be scheduled.
 Sloanbrook on Broyles – Planned as a fall project.

New Business

 Public Comments – The By Laws Subcommittee that is reviewing the rules, recommends
 adding a five-minute period for public comments or questions after each section of the
 agenda.
 Example: Five minutes after the reports and presentation, five minutes after
 Unfinished Business, five minutes after New Business. This is for each
 section of the agenda. If the board agrees, we can add this to the agenda for
 March.

Events and Outreach

 Hiking with the Forester & Advanced Fayetteville Community Forester Class

 • Winter Tree ID: Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
 I will be joined by three assistants: Caroline, Bethany, and Devin.
 • Refresher Hike: Wednesday, February 12, at 4:00 PM on Mt. Kessler


 Fayetteville Community Foresters

 • Next classes:
 o Winter Tree ID – February
 o Invasive Plants – March


 Earth Week

 • A new event replacing Tree Week, designed to engage a broader audience.




City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 3
Urban Forestry Advisory Board February 4, 2026



 • We’ve gathered city staff focused on environmental issues to host a full week of
 activities.
 • Dates: April 18–24
 • More details coming soon—I’ll need your help with some projects!


 Amazing Trees

 • Public voting opens February 17 and runs through March 18.
 • Final plaque unveiling on Arbor Day, April 24, as part of Earth Week.


 Invasive Bounty Program

 • Relaunching with a contest for best “before and after” photos and enhanced
 marketing.
 • Contest Dates: February 16–March 20
 • Plant Giveaway: April 6–9
 • Winners announced during Earth Week.


 Invasive Plant Removal at Clabber Creek

 • Date: March 21




Announcements

Adjournment


NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
Urban Forestry Advisory Board meetings may be attended in-person or virtually.
Community members have the opportunity to address the board at a designated time
during the meeting.

Citizens may propose items to be included in the board's agenda. To submit an item for
consideration, e-mail the Urban Forestry Advisory Board team at least one week prior to the
meeting.

As a courtesy, please turn off all cell phones and pagers.




City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 4