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Climate Action Initiatives

Urban Forest Plan

Climate Action Initiatives

Urban Forest Plan

Final Draft coming soon!

Thank you to everyone who reviewed the draft Sacramento Urban Forest Plan (SUFP) and provided feedback! During the SUFP's 2-month public review and comment period (4/26/2024-6/21/2024), over 550 comments were provided through the online workshop. Project staff spoke directly to the public and receive comments at over 20 community meetings and events. Staff have reviewed and considered all public comments and have revised the draft SUFP based on the feedback received.

A final redlined draft SUFP will be presented to City Council in May/June 2025 , with an adoption hearing to follow in Summer 2025.

Reach out to the project team at urbanforestplan@cityofsacramento.org with any questions.

Close-up of tree in front of I Street bridge

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Project timeline

2018-2019: Perform analysis of city-wide tree canopy and city-managed public trees. Conduct initial community outreach.
2020-2023: Develop draft recommendations and coordinate urban forestry goals across the 2040 General Plan, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and the Parks Plan.
Fall 2023: Staff finalize administrative draft SUFP.
Winter 2023: Partner advisory committee review and feedback. Staff finalize public review draft SUFP.
Spring/Summer 2024: Public review and comment period for draft SUFP.
Spring 2025: Final redlined draft SUFP and public comments/responses presented to City Council.
Summer 2025: City Council SUFP adoption hearing.

Why plan for trees?

The City of Sacramento has a long-standing reputation as the City of Trees. The city’s urban forest provides many benefits to the city and its residents; however, the long-term health and success of the urban forest requires ongoing and intentional management and action.

The SUFP is the City’s primary planning tool for the protection, expansion, maintenance, sustainability, and enhancement of Sacramento’s urban forest. The SUFP will include:

Vision for the urban forest
Assessments of the current status of the urban forest
Policy and program framework including goals, objectives, and actions based on the information and needs identified through the assessments
Implementation strategy with timelines and assigned responsibilities

Image looking down the center of K Street with street trees on both sides

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Public review of draft plan

See table below for the outreach events conducted to receive public comment.

Community Events and Presentations	Council and Commission Meetings
ECOS Earth Day: 04/21/24	Preservation Commission: 05/15/24, 5:30 p.m.
Hagginwood Spring Carnival: 04/27/24	Active Transportation Commission: 05/16/24, 5:30 p.m.
Back to the Boulevard: 04/28/24	Planning and Design Commission: 05/23/24, 5:30 p.m.
Planning Academy: 04/29/24, 5:30 p.m.	Sacramento Youth Commission: 06/03/24, 6 p.m.
Strong Towns: 05/02/24, 6 p.m.	Disabilities Advisory Commission: 06/05/24, 5:30 p.m.
SABA Cargo Races: 05/18/24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Parks and Community Enrichment Commission: 06/06/24, 6 p.m.
Community Ambassadors: 05/22/24	Measure U Commission: 06/17/24, 6 p.m.
Oak Park Farmer's Market: 06/01/24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Racial Equity Committee:08/13/24, 9 a.m.
Sac City Unified CommUNITY Fair: 06/01/24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.	-
Natomas Farmer's Market: 06/08/24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	-
Sacramento Pride: 06/08/24 and 06/09/24	-
Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association: 06/10/24, 6 p.m.	-
CalRecyle Staff: 06/11/24, 12 p.m.	-
Trees for Sacramento: 06/13/24, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.	-
Juneteenth: 06/15/24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.	-
Food Truck Mania: 06/19/24, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.	-

Draft SUFP development

The SUFP development process has included an analysis of the current urban forest, community and partner collaboration, and staff coordination to align urban forest goals across multiple City planning efforts.

Analysis of the current urban forest:

Urban Tree Canopy Report: Analysis of citywide tree canopy, including trees on private property
iTree Resource Analysis: Evaluation of City-managed public trees

Community engagement, including the formation of Partner Advisory Committee (formerly the Stakeholder Representative Group), pop-up workshops at community events, and survey:

Alignment with City planning efforts:

City urban forestry

The Urban Forestry section of Public Works maintains our urban forest

Tree permits and ordinances

Learn about City regulations for trees in Sacramento

Tree removal notifications

Review posted permit requests for removal of private protected trees

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