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Commission adopts biodiversity goals as staff outline EveryTreeSF census and July 1 implementation of Prop E
Summary
Commissioners heard results of the EveryTreeSF street‑tree census (124,795 street trees), a Prop E implementation plan (city takes on street‑tree maintenance July 1; $19M annual set‑aside; hiring ~52 staff), and voted to adopt a citywide biodiversity resolution with amendments adding marine/wetland language and guidance on climate‑appropriate non‑invasive plants.
The Commission spent the largest portion of the meeting on urban forestry and a citywide biodiversity resolution.
EveryTreeSF and census results: Dan Flanagan and urban forestry staff described Phase 1 of the Urban Forest Plan and the first comprehensive street‑tree census. Presenters said the census identified 124,795 street trees citywide, recorded species, trunk diameter (DBH) and health rankings, and mapped planting opportunities and vacant basins. Staff emphasized species diversity (no single species exceeds 10% of stock) and the public online map (urbanforestmap.org) as tools to prioritize planting and maintenance.
Proposition E implementation: Carla Short of Public…
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