James A. Sousa

Town of Warren, Rhode Island Strategic Tree Canopy Plan 2026-2036

This Strategic Tree Canopy Plan provides a vision and roadmap for the Town of Warren, Rhode Island, to protect and maintain its urban forest and natural assets. The plan aims to increase the urban area tree canopy by 1% to 30% over the next 10 years. Key strategies focus on developing a stormwater master plan, securing grant funding for tree planting and impervious surface removal in business districts, updating tree care guidelines for diversity, establishing a tree bank, and creating a back-of-sidewalk tree planting program targeting low-canopy and high-heat neighborhoods. These efforts are designed to ensure equitable access to urban forestry benefits, enhance stormwater management, reduce urban heat, and build community resilience for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.