Last updated or reviewed on September 3, 2024
The City of Asheville Planning and Urban Design department is developing an Urban Forest Master Plan that will guide policies and recommendations for sustainable growth and preservation of Asheville’s urban canopy. The project started in September 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in late fall of 2025.
Keith Aitken, Urban Forester
Planning and Urban Design
Email: kaitken@ashevillenc.gov
Phone: 828-259-5674
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