Bothell planners release tree canopy data, flag species concentration and potential planting areas

May 8, 2025

Staff presented preliminary results from a tree canopy assessment and street-tree inventory showing about 44% canopy in city limits, a concentration of red maples among street trees, and mapping to guide prioritized plantings and potential equity-driven outreach.

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Cameron Colvin, long-range planner in the City of Bothell Community Development Department, presented preliminary findings May 7 from a consultant-led urban forest management plan that includes a near-complete street-tree inventory and a 2023-based tree canopy assessment.

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