Urban Tree Canopy
A healthy, urban tree canopy is critical for sustainable urban environments. An urban forest not only adds aesthetic value, but also increases biodiversity and improves human health.
The city is dedicated to preserving existing trees as well as increasing the urban tree canopy. As part of that effort, the city has committed to planting 1,000 trees each year in city parks and right-of-way, as well as increasing public awareness through tree giveaways!
Most of the tree canopy in the city limits is located on privately-owned land. The City’s tree protection ordinance is key to encouraging the protection of healthy, mature trees on private land.