How does Raleigh plan on staying the City of Oaks while expanding its developed land footprint?
In this quick episode recorded in Nash Square—surrounded by its beautiful old oaks—we talk with Zach Manor, Raleigh’s Urban Forester. He answers a question from lifelong resident Alex W.: “How does Raleigh plan on staying the City of Oaks while expanding its developed land footprint?”
Zach explains how the City preserves and plants trees on public land - and how private development must follow the Unified Development Ordinance, which includes rules for tree protection.
The focus is on putting the right trees in the right places to keep Raleigh’s canopy healthy and diverse. Zach also shared a…
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