Urban and Community Forestry Management Plan
Summary
The town has money for tree inventory software license, but security and compatibility questions remain; buying iPads instead is on the table.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding for the software license already exists, though an iPad alternative could shift those costs.
Anyone who cares about tracking and maintaining the town's trees.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Conservation Commission/Tree Board - Oct 6, 2026
The commission had planned to discuss and possibly act on the town's Urban and Community Forestry Management Plan, which guides how Narragansett manages its public trees. Because the meeting was cancelled, the plan remains pending until a future session.
Conservation Commission/Tree Board - Sep 1, 2026
The board considered inviting RIDEM Division of Forestry experts to discuss forest management plans and tree inventories — relevant to the town's tree canopy and open space.
Land Conservancy Trust - Aug 20, 2026
The Trust returned to the idea of a community garden at Sunset Farm. A garden could give residents plots to grow food, but details like location and management were up for discussion.
Conservation Commission/Tree Board - Jun 2, 2026
The Board wants a comprehensive tree inventory or aerial canopy mapping to figure out where trees are being lost and where to plant and protect them. The data would eventually go to the Town Council.
Narragansett Town Council - May 18, 2026
The Narrow River Preservation Association will create a native pollinator garden at Bridge Point Commons, honoring Craig A. 'Little Fox' Champlin, who long tended the grounds and stone walls there.
Conservation Commission/Tree Board - May 5, 2026
The town's technology rules blocked the tree inventory software the board wanted, and paid alternatives are pricey. The board is now looking at an Excel spreadsheet, a URI partnership, or an annual report built from tree work orders.
Conservation Commission/Tree Board - Apr 7, 2026
The town has money for tree inventory software license, but security and compatibility questions remain; buying iPads instead is on the table.
Conservation Commission/Tree Board - Jan 6, 2026
A social media flyer promoting street trees was approved, with a QR code to be added. It aims to get residents on board with planting and protecting public trees.
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