Council hears 2nd check‑in on urban forest plan; staff defends 40% canopy goal and flags staffing needs
City staff reported results of a community tree survey, neighborhood canopy trends and draft 20‑year goals — including a 40% canopy target — and told council replanting and staffing constraints are the primary implementation hurdles.
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City staff presented a second check‑in on Kirkland’s Urban Forest Management Plan, summarizing community survey results, a neighborhood canopy analysis and five draft 20‑year goals that include maintaining or achieving 40% canopy cover in meaningful parts of the city.
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