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Sammamish marks second Tree City USA year and plans Arbor Day, canopy assessment work

Sammamish City Sustainability Commission · January 13, 2026
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Commission discussed a King Conservation District‑funded tree canopy assessment, Tree City USA recognition for 2025, and Arbor Day options including a possible tree giveaway with Issaquah and coordination with the city's restoration program led by Sebastian.

The Sammamish City Sustainability Commission on Jan. 6 celebrated the city's second year of Tree City USA recognition and began planning a clearer, larger Arbor Day observance tied to a new tree‑canopy assessment.

Jan Berg (public commenter) noted a King Conservation District grant is already funding a canopy assessment and urged the commission to use that work as the foundation for the Urban Forest Management Plan update. Rose said the assessment…

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