There should be a low barrier to entry to encourage large tree planting on private property. Does a program exist to get trees into people's yards that want them? DC has a few programs like that for residential plantings. Also, cutting down trees over a certain circumference shouldn't be allowed (assuming the tree is healthy), if we want to maintain a good tree canopy, reduce the heat island effect, and help people and businesses save on energy costs. Maintaining our current tree canopy is key to that and planting a 6'-7' tree after cutting down a 40' one is not an equal exchange.

Rather than just growing trees on city property, we should also think of ways to encourage people to remove invasive plants from their lawns and plant more trees.