Urban Forestry Program Evaluation

The quality, health, and connectivity of our urban ecosystem is a major contributor to the quality of life for Fairfax City residents. Caring for the city’s urban forest is an important part of growing a sustainable, healthy, and vibrant city.

The City of Fairfax is developing an Urban Forestry Program to protect and enhance the city’s urban forest – trees, shrubs, and other vegetation within parks, along streets, in private yards, on empty lots, and in natural areas.

This project includes:

• Evaluating existing policies and plans to gauge the city’s readiness for improved urban forest management;
• Discussions and research to chart the city’s existing workflows and operations;
• Assessments and analyses of existing conditions;
• Benchmarking research to compare the city’s urban forest to industry standards;
• Community engagement;
• And a systematic urban forest audit.

Outcomes of these planning elements will inform recommendations in the Urban Forestry Program Evaluation Report. The final report will establish a clear set of attainable goals, priorities, and objectives related to the goal of maintaining a productive and beneficial urban forest.

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