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Irvine adopts 30‑year Urban Forest Master Plan with 30% canopy goal by 2055
Summary
The City Council adopted a 30‑year Urban Forest Master Plan that aims to raise citywide tree canopy from about 22% to 30% by 2055. Staff estimated roughly 67,500 new trees would be required, recommended ordinance updates, and proposed a mix of public planting, private incentives, and funding mechanisms.
The Irvine City Council unanimously adopted a 30‑year Urban Forest Master Plan on Oct. 14 that sets an aspirational target of 30% tree canopy by 2055 and lists policy changes and planting strategies to increase climate resilience and neighborhood shade.
Acting Public Works Director Alex Salazar and City Arborist Aaron Reese told the council the city currently has about 22% canopy and that, to reach 30% by 2055, the plan estimates planting roughly 67,500 new trees. Staff said about 39,000 of those trees would need to be planted on public…
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