Community Forest
Advisory Committee

tree protections

what is Urban Forest Management?

• The protection and enhancement of urban trees and forests and the natural resources and processes on which their health depend.
• UFM is based on scientific principles that govern a natural ecosystem occurring in the midst of, and interacting with, city and human processes.
• The effective and efficient management of this critical "green infrastructure" through leadership, sensitive planning, pro-active programs and education.

benefits of the urban forest

• Energy savings-cooler air, cooler neighborhoods
• Public health benefits from cleaner air
• Leaves slow down rainwater and reduce costs of storm water management
• Trees increase property values, stimulate business, enhance wildlife habitat and beautify our City

protected trees

• Oaks
• California black walnut
• California sycamore
• California bay