Urban Forest Master Plan

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What is the Urban Forest Master Plan project?

The city is in the process of creating its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). The UFMP will guide planning and management of Fairfax’s urban forest over the next 20 years – and we need your help. It will explore topics including tree care, planting needs, staff capacity, budget, invasive species, tree-related policy, volunteer opportunities, and other topics discovered through research, analysis, and community input.

Where are we in the process?

The project includes two phases. We are about halfway through Phase 1. Phase 1 emphasizes research, analysis, and community input. We held Public Meeting #1 in July, Public Meeting #2 in October, and the Public Survey was live from September 19 - October 25. Tabling events and stakeholder discussions are ongoing. Phase 2 of the project will include the UFMP Outline, several Draft UFMP Reports, and additional public meetings and engagement opportunities. Phase 1 is estimated to complete in February 2025 and Phase 2 is estimated to completed late 2025. See Phase 1 timeline below.

What is my role?

You are a local expert! By living in the city, you have daily opportunities to observe your neighborhood and the community’s urban forest. Your input is critical to ensure the UFMP responds to the needs of both the City and its residents.

Help give our community forest a voice. Please use the tools on this page to participate and provide feedback. Sign up to receive updates and notifications for upcoming events and other ways to get involved.

Phase 1 Timeline (July 2024 - February 2025)


Creating the Urban Forest Master Plan is a SPROUT program initiative. SPROUT (Stewarding, Planting, Restoring Our Urban Trees) was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature.

What is the Urban Forest Master Plan project?

The city is in the process of creating its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). The UFMP will guide planning and management of Fairfax’s urban forest over the next 20 years – and we need your help. It will explore topics including tree care, planting needs, staff capacity, budget, invasive species, tree-related policy, volunteer opportunities, and other topics discovered through research, analysis, and community input.

Where are we in the process?

The project includes two phases. We are about halfway through Phase 1. Phase 1 emphasizes research, analysis, and community input. We held Public Meeting #1 in July, Public Meeting #2 in October, and the Public Survey was live from September 19 - October 25. Tabling events and stakeholder discussions are ongoing. Phase 2 of the project will include the UFMP Outline, several Draft UFMP Reports, and additional public meetings and engagement opportunities. Phase 1 is estimated to complete in February 2025 and Phase 2 is estimated to completed late 2025. See Phase 1 timeline below.

What is my role?

You are a local expert! By living in the city, you have daily opportunities to observe your neighborhood and the community’s urban forest. Your input is critical to ensure the UFMP responds to the needs of both the City and its residents.

Help give our community forest a voice. Please use the tools on this page to participate and provide feedback. Sign up to receive updates and notifications for upcoming events and other ways to get involved.

Phase 1 Timeline (July 2024 - February 2025)


Creating the Urban Forest Master Plan is a SPROUT program initiative. SPROUT (Stewarding, Planting, Restoring Our Urban Trees) was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The City of Fairfax is in the process of developing its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). This survey will provide insight into the community's values and concerns regarding the urban forest. It will also help the City refine its outreach efforts for the remainder of the plan.

    The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential, and data from the survey will only be handled by the Project Team. If you have questions about the survey, please contact the City Project Manager and Urban Forester, Anna Safford, anna.safford@fairfaxva.gov(External link). For more information about the project, please visit https://engage.fairfaxva.gov/urbanforestmasterplan

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Fairfax City's SPROUT program in partnership with Mason's Institute for a Sustainable Earth is soliciting feedback through our Invasive Species Survey on how best to provide invasive species management information to residents, Homeowners Associations, and Civic Associations. Invasive species kill and crowd out native plants and trees, reduce vital habitats, and impact the local ecosystem and urban forest we all cherish. Your feedback will help us develop invasive removal tools that are catered to your needs and recommendations for our fight against invasive plants.

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