4.8.2026 Trees and Greenery Committee

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Trees and Greenery Committee met on April 8, 2026, to review and discuss several landscape and tree management projects. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed Portsmith Middle School Food Forest, a sustainable agroforestry project supported by a $15,425 grant from the Clipper Foundation. The committee discussed the planting plan, irrigation system, and community involvement, endorsing the project as an evolving educational and environmental initiative. Additionally, the committee addressed tree removals and pruning for safety and aesthetic reasons, including motions passed to remove several trees and prune others. Discussions also covered buffer planting along a library property fence line to address resident concerns, with plans to plant container-grown arborvitae and other trees. The meeting concluded with considerations about managing Canadian geese in city green spaces to reduce maintenance issues and improve public safety.