The Trees & Public Greenery Committee was established by Ordinance [Chapter 1, Article IV, Section 1.409] and consists of nine (10) voting members including a member of the City Council, the City Manager or designee, the Tree Warden, the Public Works Foreman in charge of tree maintenance, and six (6) individuals with an interest in trees and public greenery.  The six (6) non-staff members of the Committee are appointed by the Mayor and City Council for three-year terms.

The City of Portsmouth Sustainability Committee believes it is urgent for the community to take transformational action now to safeguard our planet. Recent actions include:

The charge of this Committee is to develop a near-term, action plan that will improve Vaughan Mall as a public space, connect the mall to adjacent properties and walkable areas, and provide a proactive, environmentally-friendly, interim step that is consistent with and that builds momentum toward the 2017 vision for the Vaughan Mall, and Worth and Bridge Street Parking Lots.