2023 Urban Forest Master Plan

Website Summary

A policy framework for managing tree canopy, forest health, and wildfire risk over the long term.

What This Document Is

An outsourced environmental management plan providing guidance on urban forestry practices.

What the Plan Proposes

• Canopy protection and expansion targets

• Hazard tree and wildfire risk management

• Long-term stewardship practices

What the Plan Does Not Include

• No enforceable land-use controls

• No guaranteed staffing or funding

• No regulatory authority

Correctness & Feasibility Assessment

The plan provides sound guidance but depends on sustained funding, staffing, and political support that are not guaranteed.

🚩 Red Flags

• Ongoing maintenance costs

• No enforcement mechanisms

• Conflicts with development priorities unresolved

Disclaimer

This Urban Forest Master Plan is advisory only and does not override zoning, bylaws, or development approvals.