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Board committee hears stark warnings on tree canopy shortfall and seeks funding and data to reverse losses
Summary
Departments and community groups told the committee that San Francisco’s urban canopy is shrinking despite new maintenance funding; presenters called for dedicated planting funds, a better tree‑management database, and an equity‑focused planting strategy.
The committee on Nov. 14 held a wide‑ranging hearing on the city’s urban canopy and the planting, removal and maintenance of trees on public property, hearing presentations from the Department of the Environment, Urban Forestry Council, Bureau of Urban Forestry/Public Works (Street Tree SF), Rec & Park, and the Public Utilities Commission, and extensive public comment urging urgent action.
Dan Flanagan, chair of the Urban Forest Council, said San Francisco has roughly 124,000 street trees and estimated opportunity sites of 35,000–40,000 more,…
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