Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan

Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan

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Let's Talk Trees!

The City of Greenville is developing its first Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan, and we need your input to help shape the recommendations for the management of our community's tree canopy. This survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete, and the last question is open-ended for anything you would like to tell us.

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Which of the following best describes how you feel about trees?

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I'm very into trees

I love trees, but don't know much about them

I barely notice trees, but would like to learn more

Trees are fine, but I have other things I need to worry about

I have concerns about trees/issues they can cause

I don't like trees

None of the above

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Which of the following best describes your impression of the trees in Greenville? (Choose up to three)

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The trees are fine as it

We need more trees

Trees are critical to Greenville being a livable city

People here don't understand the value of trees

There are too many trees

Trees caused major damage during recent storms, which concerns me.

The trees are not well cared for

None of the above

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What do you think are the biggest challenges with trees? (choose up to three)

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Fear of trees falling or dropping branches and causing damage or injury

Personal Safety - too many trees create space for hiding and criminal activity

Trees are too expensive to purchase

Trees are too expensive to maintain

Trees are to expensive to remove

Trees are too messy - they drop leaves, seeds and fruits

Trees are too difficult to care for

Trees cause problems with roofs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement

Trees cause problems with utilities like overhead electric wires

Trees cause problems with allergies

People don't understand the role trees play in a healthy community

There are no challenges with trees

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Pros and Cons

Tell us more about what you do and don't like about the trees.

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What else would you like to tell us?

City Tree Care & Planting

The City of Greenville takes care of trees in the public right-of-way (typically, the area between the sidewalk and street) and in our parks. The next few questions center on how the City of Greenville manages public trees.

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What, if anything, prevents you from planting trees on your property?

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The cost of planting and maintenance is too high

I don't want the mess

It's too much work

I'm unsure how to plant a tree

I'm afraid that it will fall or cause damage

I don't want wildlife/bees/critters

There isn't enough space

I rent my home, and the landlord won't allow it

Where I live, the HOA is in charge of landscaping

I just don't like trees

Nothing - I plant anywhere I can!

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Where should the City focus its efforts when it comes to trees? (choose up to three)

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Caring for newly planted public trees

Protecting public trees during construction

Preserving trees on private property during development projects

Trimming and caring for mature public trees

Planting more trees along streets and in parks

Removing problem trees along streets and in parks

Providing public education about trees

Providing support or resources for private property tree care

The City should focus on other issues besides trees

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Think about a location where you walk or spend time (could be your neighborhood, the area where you work, etc.) Please provide the address. This will help us understand the area of your comment/concern.

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What are you MOST satisfied with related to this area's street trees or other public trees? (Choose up to three)

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Amount of Shade

Appearance

Condition/health of trees

Number of Trees

Sidewalk Conditions

Street lighting

Tree age

Tree height or size

Type of trees

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Help us make sure we hear from all parts of Greenville.

The information requested below will help us understand who has taken the survey and help identify areas or groups we haven't heard from. This is general information only; the survey is anonymous.

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What is your age?

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Under 18

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

Over 75

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What is your race/ethnicity?

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White

Black or African-American

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other

I prefer not to answer

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Which of the following best describes your total annual household income?

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Under $35,000

$35,000 to $69,999

$60,000 to $99,999

More than $100,000

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Do you own or rent your current residence

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Own

Rent

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Are you a city resident?

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Yes

No

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If you are not a city resident, do you work in or visit the city daily?

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Yes

No

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