Rooted in Renton
Join us on the Journey of constructing Renton’s Urban Forest Management Plan 10-Year Update
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The City’s Community Services Department, led by the Urban Forestry & Natural Resources team, manages public trees in Renton and is in the process of developing a 10-year update to the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan (“Plan” or “UFMP”) with PlanIT Geo’s urban forestry consultants. This Plan will serve as a road map to support the long-term dedication to maintain and enhance the urban forest. The Plan will provide an integrated approach to preserving, sustaining, diversifying, and regenerating Renton’s urban forest into the future. By conducting an in depth review of existing City codes, policies, and plans regarding the urban forest as well as gathering input from the community, the goals, objectives, strategies, actions, and monitoring techniques will be developed for urban forest management Citywide. Instrumental to the development of this Plan, is the participation from the community.
Urban Forest Management Plan
The urban forest is comprised of all trees in the City, both native and planted, that contribute to the seasonal beauty and livability of the community. Whether it is a large, majestic western hemlock, or a young flowering cherry, trees greatly contribute to the sense of place and quality of life in Renton. Trees help clean the air, conserve the soil and water, reduce heating and cooling costs, and bring nature close to where we live. Renton’s urban forest is a valuable asset that, if maintained, will continue to add to the health of our community for generations to come.
Tree Inventory
A working tree inventory is based upon past tree inventories conducted in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Since 2014, the inventory has been updated daily as city staff encounter and perform tree inspections. The inventory is updated using a tablet by an inspector in the field who has the ability to view and edit the data contained in the inventory. Tree removals are cataloged in the inventory as are potential planting spaces where no trees exist and where tree pruning might be indicated.
Urban Tree canopy Assessment
Project TIMELINE
June 2021
Public Survey #1
June/July 2021
Information Discovery & Research
July 2021
City Operations & Workflows Workshop
August 2021
Existing Conditions Analysis & Benchmarking Research
August 2021
Public Survey #2
October-November 2021
Draft UFMP
January 2022
Presentations to Parks Commission and City Council
February 2022
Final UFMP
PARTNERS
CONSULTANTS
CONSULTANTS
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
External stakeholders to be identified during the project.
CITY OF RENTON
CITY OF RENTON
City Council (Mayor, Council)
Executive (Communications and Public Affairs, Chief Administrative Officer)
City Attorney
Administrative Services Department (IT/GIS & Mapping, Fiscal Services)
Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Community & Economic Development Department (Long Range and Current Planning, Code Compliance)
Community Services Department (Parks and Trails, Parks Planning & Natural Resources, Urban Forestry)
Police Department
Public Works Department (Maintenance, Transportation Systems, Utility Systems)
COMMUNITY GROUPS
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Community Groups to be identified during the project.
Consultants
External stakeholders
External stakeholders to be identified during the project.
City of Renton
City Council (Mayor, Council)
Executive (Communications and Public Affairs, Chief Administrative Officer)
City Attorney
Administrative Services Department (IT/GIS & Mapping, Fiscal Services)
Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Community & Economic Development Department (Long Range and Current Planning, Code Compliance)
Community Services Department (Parks and Trails, Parks Planning & Natural Resources, Urban Forestry)
Police Department
Public Works Department (Maintenance, Transportation Systems, Utility Systems)
Community Groups
Community groups to be identified during the project.