A technical guide to developing urban forestry strategic. The plan responds to environmental mandates, clarifies confusion about resource management and authority, coordinates the roles of the different agencies and bureaus, and addresses problems that remain from the 1995 plan. Without a management plan, the individuals responsible for. Urban forest management plan management plan components the components and variations of urban forest management plans are many, depending on the developmental stage of the urban forestry program within a public works agency.
Municipalwide funding enhance funding to provide for an increase in stakeholder and public engagement for a measurable increase in urban forest benefits establish a formal multi. Establish trees covering 40 percent over the land area of baltimore. Councils first visioning worksession for the development of the urban forestry management plan. Management of the urban forest, with its long biological life cycles and slow growth, is a longterm investment.
The creation of the citys urban forest management plan is an important step toward further improving the urban forest while increasing efficiencies to keep costs manageable. This urban forest management plan referred to as the plan identifies specific strategies that will guide the planning, management and monitoring of guelphs urban forest so that it continues to be a healthy, thriving entity. Alex satel urban forestry consultant, urban forest innovations inc. City staff, along with consulting urban foresters, key stakeholders and the community forest advisory board are in the process of developing the plan. Urban forestry best management practices for public works. The overall goal of the urban forest management plan ufmp is a healthy and sustainable urban forest that contributes to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of the town. To submit a community forestry management plan you will need. Staff has overall responsibility for all city tree concerns and is the liaison for the development and construction processes. The urban forest maintenance management plan establishes standards for the management of trees within the city limits of longview, in order to ensure that longview will continue to realize the benefits provided by its urban forest. Welcome to the urban forestry section web page for the city of encinitas. The parks first trees were planted by kate sessions, a renowned horticulturalist, who leased 36 acres for a nursery in 1902.
A technical guide to developing urban forestry strategic plans. Chapter 14 developing an urban forest management plan for. It contains recommendations for both the protection and enhancement of the surviving natural processes. The mission of this urban forest management plan is to outline goals, budgets and arboricultural best management practices for the management of the urban forest to increase canopy cover, filter and reduce storm water runoff that flows to lake michigan via the little calumet river. Spruce grove forest management plan timberline forest inventory consultants 1 1 introduction 1. This management plan gives you a brief look into williamsvilles history, showing the past and present condition of the urban forest, which is currently in a state of rebuilding, and most importantly it shows you the benefits of a properly. It is a fiveyear strategy to expand the urban forestry program to meet a range of policy, education, and management goals. The urban forest includes the collection of trees, vegetation, soil and associated natural processes across our citys landscape. Urban forestry planning also takes a variety of other forms. Forest service, has prepared a stateoftheart best practices manual about how urban and community forestry can best be integrated into longrange and current municipal planning activities in the u. Chapter 14 developing an urban forest management plan.
Protection and development of the urban canopy is a priority for the city and has led to the development of the urban forest management plan and current state of the forest report and the urban forest master plan currently in development. Tampas strategic urban forest management plan was developed with a 20year planning horizon to meets the chal. In exchange she planted 100 trees a year in the park, and furnished 300. Increased development in the wildland urban interface wui means higher wildfire risk and more suppression needs, costing billions every year.
Pms 051 wildland urban interface wildfire mitigation desk. This urban forestry management plan is an outgrowth of personal. Lyall brenneis, branch manager, community strategy and. This urban forestry management plan lays the foundation for future planning efforts to increase urban tree canopy cover utc as a means to enhance the. Each of these contributes to increasing and maintaining the urban forests structure health and benefits. Chapter developing an urban forest management plan for hurricaneprone communities p.
Urban forest management plan may 2012 7 edmontons urban forest management plan ufmp is a 10year strategy for sustainably managing and enhancing our diverse urban forest so that it will continue to serve this community for generations to come. The american planning association, in close collaboration with the international society of arboriculture isa and american forests af, and with the support of the u. A framework for developing and evaluating comprehensive. This accepted 12 april 20 study analyses 14 canadian ufmps. The urban forestry management plan coordinates the management and administration of portlands urban forest.
Its a tailored plan that guides tree care professionals to proactively and effectively manage and provide for maximum, longterm benefits to the community. Putting down roots for the future pdf 4,983 mb is a 20year strategic urban forest management plan ufmp for the city of ottawa. The development of a street and park tree management plan is an important tool in managing our urban forests and should be the first step in the process of caring for your communitys trees. The city representatives then worked with the project team from the university of florida and university of south florida to outline a framework for plan development that would meet the unique biological, physical and social characteristics of the city. Through this plan, the forestry section wishes to move from reactive to proactive urban forest management. An urban forest management plan, based on recent tree inventory data and analysis of available staff, equipment, and budget resources, is an essential tool for protecting this valuable resource. Interim forest management plans ifmps are intended to guide timber management on properties that do not yet have formal master plans. Urban forest management plan community outreach 2018 background focusing on environmental equity, is has conducted three community meetings in oct 2018 to introduce the urban forest management plan and to initiate community conversation on expectations on the new plan. Professor clare ryan school of environmental and forest sciences the urban forest is a diverse and dynamic resource that is inextricably linked to the surrounding. Urban forestry management plan vancouver, washington. This plan was approved by ottawa city council in june 2017 and has 26 recommendations for growing ottawas urban forest and making it healthier, more diverse and resilient.
Benefits of the csu northridge urban forest the trees with the urban forest at cal state northridge provide incalculable value to the campus. The authors present a model for the development of sustainable urban forests. This plan will provide a framework for policy and action that will guide the citys work to maintain, preserve, enhance, and restore seattle s urban forest. Urban forest management plan consulting team philip van wassenaer senior urban forestry consultant, urban forest innovations inc. Community forestry management plan establish annual work plans and budget requests for measured enhancement of the community forestry program 11. City of san diego draft urban forest management plan, february 18, 2015, page 21.
These guidelines offer goals, objectives, targets and best practices when it comes to. Essentially, therefore, this forest management plan sets out to provide a framework for the sustainable management and continuing enhancement of ucsds urban forest resource by instituting and implementing specific costeffective policies to guide campus tree planting, maintenance, and removal activities. A framework for developing and evaluating comprehensive urban forest management plans. This management plan gives you a brief look into williamsvilles history, showing the past and present condition of the urban forest, which is currently in a state of rebuilding, and most importantly it shows you the benefits of a. The plan provides strategic direction for edmontons entire urban forest. The csun urban forest management plan will allow the campus to apply for and compete for outside grant funding in the future. The city is responsible for the maintenance of public trees and the urban forest. Until then, the ifmps will guide the management of forest resources for the identified properties. Developing an urban forest management plan for the. The urban forest management plan is a guide and an action plan that the sammamish community will use to enhance, protect, and manage our urban forest. Urban forest management plans are specific to the field operations of the community tree program. Page 7 of 49 march 2009 this management plan tries to walk the line between maintaining a longterm functioning ecosystem, and a park environment that is both safe and enjoyable. A healthy, properly maintained urban forest will welcome the campus community into a safe and beautiful atmosphere. Urban forestry has been defined as the sustained planning, planting, protection, maintenance, and care of trees, forests.
Using the planting plan, property owners have a head start on finding trees that will. Establish and maintain a citywide commitment to a healthy. The purpose of the urban forest management plan ufmpplan is to provide a. Draft urban forest management plan city of san diego. The city of seattle is creating a new urban forest management plan. Integrate the principles of the urban forest management plan into subsequent documents. Urban forestry has been defined as the sustained planning, planting, protection, maintenance, and care of trees, forests, green space and. Two complete copies of the community forestry management plan signed by the mayorcounty freeholder one complete electronic copy of the community forestry management plan in either microsoft word or pdf format 11. Wildland urban interface wildfire mitigation desk reference guide 1 of 9 wildland urban interface wui the effects of wildland fire on communities have become more intense, frequent, and farreaching. The draft urban forest management plan for pineville, louisiana.
Guidelines on urban and periurban forestry although cities occupy only 2 percent of the planets. May 03, 2020 urban forest management plan presentation pdf, 196 kb urban forest management plan pdf, 8. Urban forestry advisor, urban forest innovations inc. The plan will set ambitious but attainable goals, identify the necessary tools to reach those goals, and establish metrics to quantify the citys progress. The department expects to complete detailed master plans for these properties at some point in the future. Urban forest management plans are specific to the field operations of the community tree. Management unit 5 not included in example plan management unit 6 14 management unit 7 not included in example plan appendix a soils information 16 appendix b water quality practices on forest land not included in example plan appendix c invasive species management information not included in example plan additional material included. Goals of the urban forest management plan eight goals underlie the recommendations developed in the urban forest management plan. The plan recognizes that attempts to enhance its vigor, longevity, and diversity must reflect this reality. Urban forestry best management practices for public works managers. Nov 06, 2017 the mission of this urban forest management plan is to outline goals, budgets and arboricultural best management practices for the management of the urban forest to increase canopy cover, filter and reduce storm water runoff that flows to lake michigan via the little calumet river.
Margot ursic project comanager, beacon environmental ltd. Typically based on a detailed tree inventory, management plans identify and prioritize tree planting, maintenance and removal activities within a multiyear time frame. Goals and policies for the urban forestry management plan 22 technical appendixes separate document appendix 1 background and baseline information a. Sitkas urban forest management plan ufmp is a guide for ensuring that public trees are appropriately cared for according to community goals. During the last decade, many urban forest management plans ufmps have been prepared. Tampas urban forest management plan, and accepted by the steering committee. This map has information about calgarys urban forest, the overall tree value of a community and types of trees on public land. Urban forest management plan the city of portland, oregon. Park ridges vision to promote and preserve the urban forest and improve the management of public trees was a fundamental inspiration for this project. Tree management, ordinance revision, staffing, and budget.
Pdf an analysis of urban forest management plans in canada. City of san diego draft urban forest management plan, february 18, 2015, page 3 city park was established in 1868 and is now known as balboa park. Ottawas urban forest management plan city of ottawa. Courtenay urban forest strategy pdf 24 mb the plan was adopted by council on july 15, 2019. As able, tree conditions and damage sources are noted in the gis tree inventory. In recognition of the need for a more comprehensive and strategic approach to urban forest management, the. Urban forest management plan burlingame, california.