City of Fort Worth Urban Forestry Master Plan Virtual Workshop

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023  6pm

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The urban forest plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy environment in the midst of ongoing development. As the 12th largest, and one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., Fort Worth is feeling the impacts of rising temperatures and poor air quality common in urban areas. Loss of existing tree canopy magnifies these impacts.

The Urban Forest Master Plan will create a shared vision and provide tools for urban forest managers to preserve, care for, and grow the city’s forest resources more effectively and equitably. When properly managed, trees provide a myriad of benefits, including stormwater mitigation, heat reduction, air quality improvement, and improved health, wellness, and quality of life. A comprehensive master plan is essential to ensure this resource is available to meet current and future needs of Fort Worth residents and visitors.

Community input is vital to the success of this project. Together we can proactively address the challenges and opportunities facing our trees and develop a plan to preserve, manage, and grow Fort Worth’s urban forest. The following survey was designed to gather an understanding of community values and preferences related to urban trees. The results of this brief questionnaire will help guide the development of the City’s Urban Forest Master Plan. Take the survey here.

RSVP to the Virtual Community Workshop here.