Shade Tree Commission
What does this measure?
This indicator identifies which municipalities in Orange County, New York, have a Shade Tree Commission or a similar governing body responsible for the care and management of public trees. These commissions often oversee tree planting, maintenance, and removal, and they play a vital role in urban forestry and environmental sustainability. The data provided reflects the status of these commissions in various cities, towns, and villages.
Summary Statement
According to the provided data, a limited number of municipalities in Orange County, New York, have an active Shade Tree Commission or a similar body. The Village of Goshen, Village of Tuxedo Park, and Village of Warwick, The Town of Cornwall, Town of Mount Hope, and Town of Warwick are all examples of where these commissions are currently in place. The City of Middletown and the City of Port Jervis have a Shade Tree Commission in place, while the City of Newburgh's commission was replaced by a different body in 2012. The majority of the listed municipalities in Orange County do not have a dedicated tree commission.
Source
Each individual municipality