Overview
Snohomish’s urban forest is an important resource to the City and its residents. Trees provide a multitude of physical, environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits. The City is undertaking a project to establish a Tree Program in 2022 and 2023, in order to ensure this critical resource is properly maintained.
The project goals are to improve processes and public access, close gaps in tree-related policies and regulation, and ultimately apply for Tree City USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.
In order to meet these goals, the following work items are planned for 2022 and 2023:
- Tree Inventory
- Planting Prioritization Plan
- Tree Management Plan
- Tree Code Update; Chapter 14.240 SMC
- Public access and resources