Environment

Gainesville collected $10.3M in tree mitigation fees but struggles to spend the money

Between fiscal years 2019 and 2024, the City of Gainesville took in more than $10 million from developers and property owners who removed regulated trees, according to city data. Despite the substantial balance, the city has faced difficulty deploying those funds, raising questions about how tree canopy replacement efforts are being managed.

Sources: WUFT News