Comments Sought On City's Draft Urban Forestry Program Evaluation Report

Press release from the City of Fairfax:

03/24/2021 6:01 PM

Fairfax City is currently developing an Urban Forestry Program Evaluation Report. This report will help the municipality and its residents gain a better understanding of city programs influencing urban forestry, which will aid the city in the protection and enhancement of our urban forest.

You are welcome to review and comment on the draft report at Engage Fairfax.

The city's Urban Forestry Program is intended to protect and enhance the city’s urban forest – trees, shrubs, and other vegetation within parks, along streets, in private yards, on empty lots, and in natural areas.

This project includes:

• Evaluating existing policies and plans to gauge the city’s readiness for improved urban forest management;
• Discussions and research to chart the city’s existing workflows and operations;
• Assessments and analyses of existing conditions;
• Benchmarking research to compare the city’s urban forest to industry standards;
• Community engagement; and
• A systematic urban forest audit.

Engage Fairfax is the city's public platform that provides an opportunity for public discourse on various topics of interest to the Fairfax City community. Visit engage.fairfaxva.gov to see what Fairfax City is talking about.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.