Requiring the department of parks and recreation to publish tree maintenance prioritization ratings
In committee as of Jun 16, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This new law would require the Parks Department to show on its online tree map how it prioritizes which trees need maintenance first, along with explanations for why certain trees are given higher or lower priority. This means residents in Flatbush, East Flatbush, and Midwood could go online to see which neighborhood trees are scheduled for trimming, removal, or other care, and understand the reasoning behind those decisions. The change would make tree maintenance planning more transparent so community members can better understand and potentially advocate for tree care in their area.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Laid Over in Committee
Sponsors (8)
Official Description
This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) to publish any current maintenance prioritization rating assigned by Parks to each tree under its jurisdiction and the reason for the rating on its interactive tree map website.