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The memorandum provides an update on the Community Forest Management Plan and Urban Forestry Annual Report, highlighting the importance of San José's community forest and the strategies implemented to enhance urban forestry. It discusses the adoption of the Community Forest Management Plan, tree planting and maintenance efforts, urban forestry grant status, and invasive pest mitigation efforts. The document outlines the collaboration between various city departments and the goals for increasing the tree canopy and ensuring sustainable urban forestry practices.
Key points
The Community Forest Management Plan was adopted in February 2022, changing the strategic direction of the City's forestry program.
The City aims to plant 2,000 trees annually, with 1,692 trees planted in FY 2024-2025 to date.
The City received a $5.6 million grant from the USDA Forest Service for tree maintenance and planting, but funding has been paused due to changes in federal administration.
The invasive shot hole borer pest was confirmed in San José in 2024, prompting efforts to protect existing trees.
The memorandum has been coordinated with multiple city departments, including the City Manager’s Budget Office and the City Attorney’s Office.
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The text contains unresolved placeholders such as specific dates and dollar amounts.
The document does not provide detailed outcomes or specific future actions beyond general goals.
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COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: 6/2/25 (d)1. TO: TRANSPORTATION AND FROM: John Ristow ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Community Forest Management Update and Urban Forestry Annual Report Approved DATE: May 12, 2025 Date: 5/20/2025 RECOMMENDATION Accept the annual report on the Community Forest Management Plan and Urban Forestry and the impact on advancing urban forestry goals and increasing the tree canopy. BACKGROUND San José’s community forest is a vital City asset with a complex maintenance and management structure. For several generations, property owners in San José have been responsible for street tree and sidewalk maintenance adjacent to their properties per the City’s municipal code. As a result, the City’s street tree program has been primarily regulatory and enforcement-based, where permits are required and issued for tree-related activities. The adoption of the Community Forest Management Plan (CFMP) in February of 2022 changed the strategic direction of the City’s forestry program, resulting in more staff across the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS), funding to prune and maintain all street trees on a...
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The document is a report on the Community Forest Management Plan (CFMP) and Urban Forestry Annual Report presented to the Transportation and Environment Committee. It outlines the CFMP adopted in February 2022, which includes goals for tree management, sustainability, and diversity. Key initiatives include planting 2,000 trees annually, streamlining governance, and addressing invasive pests. The report also discusses challenges related to funding and invasive species management, with specific goals set for tree planting and pest mitigation through June 2026.
Key points
CFMP adopted in February 2022.
Annual goal to plant 2,000 trees, with 1,500 targeted for FY 2025/2026.
Core themes include governance, sustainability, diversity, and effective tree management.
2,500 trees planted by DOT and PRNS since the CFMP adoption.
Invasive shot hole borer found in November 2023, affecting urban forest.
Next steps include planting at least 1,500 trees and mitigating ISHB threat.
Limitations
The document does not provide specific dates for all events mentioned.
Some funding details are incomplete or unresolved, such as the status of the $5.6 million grant.
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(d)1. Community Forest Management Plan and Urban Forestry Annual Report John Ristow Director, DOT Jennifer Seguin Deputy Director, DOT Transportation and Environment Committee June 2, 2025 Sara Davis City Forester, DOT Community Forest Management Community Forest Management Plan (CFMP) adopted in February 2022 • • • • • Set new direction for forestry management Added staff in DOT and PRNS Established 12-year pruning cycle Funding allocated to plant 1,000 trees per year DOT funding an additional 1,000 trees for total of 2,000 annually 2 Community Forest Management CFMP Core Themes • • • • • Streamlining governance Ensuring the sustainability of the urban forest Support for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Efficient and effective tree management Standardization of planning and development practices 3 Streamlining Governance Municipal Code Section 13 • 240 development reviews • Consulting for all departments • Combined contracting Development Projects reviewed by DOT staff since Aug 2023 4 Ensuring Urban Forest Sustainability Tree Planting and maintenance • 2,500 trees planted by DOT and PRNS • FY 2025/2026 goal 1,500 plantings • • Shifting resources to ISHB mitigation...
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The source text indicates this attachment appears to be a draft document.
The document contains letters from the public regarding a TE agenda meeting and a forestry report. One letter expresses disappointment over the lack of funding for a San Jose conservation grant and urges the search for alternative funds for community engagement related to tree canopy preservation.
Key points
The letter is dated June 2, 2025.
It mentions a forestry report and tree canopy issues.
The San Jose conservation grant was not funded.
There is a request for alternative funding for community engagement.
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From: in ori MMS Sent: Monday, June 2, 2025 9:00 AM To: TEPublicComment Subject: TE agenda meeting today | [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] 5/20/26 From John Ruston Forestry report Tree canopy. San Jose conservation grant not funded. It’s a shame that the award to SJ conservation corps was paused by feds. Please find alternate funds to for community engagement towards tree canopy and preservation and investment opportunities. Thanks Liliankoenig | This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.