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Bothell staff present urban forest assessment showing small net canopy loss, propose code changes to protect larger trees
Summary
City staff told the Parks and Recreation Board that Bothell’s 2015–2023 canopy assessment shows under a 1% net loss (about 60 acres) and recommended code changes, incentives and education to retain trees—most of which are on private property.
At its January meeting the Bothell Parks and Recreation Board heard a presentation from community development staff on the draft Urban Forest Management Plan, which compares 2015 and 2023 canopy data and lays out recommendations to limit future losses.
“Citywide we saw less than a 1% decrease — around 60 acres of tree loss during that period of time,” said Cameron Coven, the staff presenter, summarizing the plan’s central finding. Coven said natural growth offset some losses and that the assessment included both city limits and the urban growth area.
The plan shows roughly 44% canopy cover citywide and emphasizes that most tree canopy is on private property, complicating municipal protection…
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