Increase tree planting in Communities of Concern starting with the planting of 40K new trees in these communities by 2030.
(Full action name in the CAP)RIHE. Resilient Infrastructures and Healthy Ecosystems / RIHE-5.2. Tree canopy / RIHE-5.2-ongoing. Ongoing operations /
RIHE-5.2gIncrease tree planting in Communities of Concern starting with the planting of 40K new trees in these communities by 2030.
Progress
- Not started
- Planning
- In progress
- Implementation
- Continuous
Official description
The City of San Diego is concerned with addressing tree equity in Communities of Concern, and understands the environmental and health benefits associated with trees.
Not only does the City plan to maintain and protect existing trees in Communities of Concern, it also plans to plant 40,000 new trees in these communities by 2030.
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- Trees for Communities
- Street Planting (MC 62.0600) – This policy establishes rules and regulations to control and protect planting on City streets.
- Urban Forestry Program, Five-Year Plan – Adopted in 2017, the long-range plan brings together existing policies and guidelines, best urban forestry management practices, and community planning.
Interdependent actions
Preliminary
Planning
RIHE-5.2a. Create a Street Tree Master Plan with a target of planting 100,000 trees by 2035...
In progress (On time)
RIHE-5.2b. Conduct a new Urban Tree Canopy assessment.
Planning
RIHE-5.2-SA2. Revise Council Policies and Municipal Codes to strengthen tree protection policies and enhance tree planting efforts.
In progress (On time)
RIHE-5.2-SA4. Implement a Citywide protocol for tracking planted, removed, and maintained street trees
Foundational
Implementation
RIHE-5.2g. Increase tree planting in Communities of Concern starting with the planting of 40K new trees in these communities by 203…
Next
Continuous
RIHE-5.2d. Reform, streamline, and expand the No Fee Street Tree program to remove [participation] barriers...[for] residents withi…
Planning
RIHE-5.2-SA3. Streamline permitting for tree planting, dedicate resources to planting in non-traditional street tree locations, and pr…
Implementation
RIHE-5.2e. Develop policies that encourage and incentivize developers, homeowners' associations, and other organizations to preserv…
Summary and contacts
Timeline
Continuous
Lead department
Council Prioritization Score
65.44
Action Timing
Feasibility score
8.2(1-10)Equity score
10(1-10)
Information updated 09/14/2024