Ian Gray – Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager | 425-430-6601 | IGray@RentonWA.gov

Results of PUBLIC SURVEY #2

Renton, WA Urban Forest Management Plan Update

The second public survey hosted here on rentonforestryplan.com was conducted throughout the month of September 2021. A total of 64 responses to the survey were collected during this time. A brief summary of the results can be viewed below or view/download infographic to the left or check out the full summary report in PDF format by clicking the links to the right.

The second public survey hosted here on rentonforestryplan.com was conducted throughout the month of September 2021. A total of 64 responses to the survey were collected during this time. A brief summary of the results can be viewed below or view/download infographic to the left or check out the full summary report in PDF format by clicking the links to the right.

survey participant’s location

  • Live in Renton 52% 52%
  • Live and work in Renton 17% 17%
  • Work in Renton 16% 16%
  • Visit Renton 5% 5%
  • Other 10% 10%

Additional Funding for the Urban Forestry Program?

%

Yes, and it should be in addition to what is currently provided

%

Yes, and additional funding should be used in neighborhoods with low urban forest coverage

%

Yes, but it should be redistributed from within existing Urban Forestry Program Funding

If you had an Additional $100 to direct towards the urban forest how would you allocate it?

  • Tree Protection Ordinance ($668 of $6,400 total) 10% 10%
  • Plant Trees in Public Parks ($1,228 of $6,400 total) 19% 19%
  • Maintain Street Trees and Historic Trees ($1,231 of $6,400 total) 19% 19%
  • Plant Trees along Streets and Urban Areas ($1,603 of $6,400 total) 25% 25%
  • Removal and Replacement of Dying or Undesirable Trees ($1,670 of $6,400 total) 50% 50%

Proactive Street Tree Pruning?

%

I support more City funding for an improved proactive pruning program that addresses all street trees

%

I support more City funding for an improved street tree pruning program that prioritizes City neighborhoods with low urban forest coverage

%

I do not support any new City programs or resources for street tree maintenance

%

I want to take care of my own street trees and/or hire a certified tree worker/company for the care of street trees abutting my property