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Draft Sacramento Urban Forest Plan (SUFP) available now! Public comment accepted until June 21, 2024.
We want to hear from you! We are asking everyone to read the draft Sacramento Urban Forest Plan (SUFP) and tell us what you think. Share your thoughts on why trees are important and how we can make the SUFP stronger to support the vision of Sacramento as a healthy, vibrant, City of Trees in every neighborhood.
Use the information below to comment through the self-guided workshop, find an upcoming meeting or event to discuss the SUFP with the project team, and join the mailing list to receive email updates.
Review the draft SUFP and provide your comment by June 21
Sign up to receive email updates
Send an email to ask questions and share your feedback
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:
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:
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:
The Urban Forestry section of Public Works maintains our urban forest
Learn about City regulations for trees in Sacramento
Review posted permit requests for removal of private protected trees
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