Tree Canopy Ordinances
This is the national debate, not a verdict.
Protecting and expanding the urban tree canopy through ordinances and planting goals.
Results:Low
High
(2-32)
Stuck: 156Active debate: 14
Where it is moving
Kent, Washington
Active debateAug 18, 20261 resultcity
Homer Glen, Illinois
Active debateAug 18, 20261 resultcity
Concord, New Hampshire
Active debateAug 11, 20261 resultcity
Milton, Washington
Active debateAug 4, 20262 resultscity
Minneapolis City, Minnesota
Active debateJul 31, 20261 resultcity
Westfield, Indiana
Active debateJul 28, 20261 resultcity
Kirkland, Washington
Active debateJul 22, 20261 resultcity
Manvel, Texas
Active debateJul 21, 20261 resultcity
Norwalk, California
Active debateJul 14, 20261 resultcity
Pleasantville, New York
Active debateJul 13, 20261 resultcity
North Chevy Chase, Maryland
Active debateJul 1, 20261 resultcity
Worcester City, Massachusetts
Active debateJun 26, 20263 resultscity
Bloomington City, Minnesota
Active debateJun 26, 20262 resultscity
Beaufort, South Carolina
Active debateJun 26, 20261 resultcity
Las Vegas, New Mexico
StuckJun 17, 20261 resultcity
Mountain View, California
StuckJun 10, 20266 resultscity
- Canopy reports surge in plantings; city staff proposes ongoing Canopy funding and $200,000 for tree planting in FY 2026–27
- Dec. 10, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board
- Nov. 12, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board
- Commission backs 2:1 mitigation for senior‑center heritage tree as city advances three‑site solar program
- Mountain View reviews draft biodiversity and urban forest plan; staff, consultants seek input on actions and metrics
- Oct. 8, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission & Urban Forestry Board
Bloomfield, Connecticut
StuckJun 9, 20261 resultcity
Tumwater, Washington
StuckJun 2, 20266 resultscity
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
StuckMay 19, 20262 resultscity
Bunker Hill Village, Texas
StuckMay 1, 20261 resultcity