Executive Summary Bellingham Draft Urban Forest Plan (April 2024)   The City of Bellingham Draft Urban Forest Plan (April 2024) establishes a framework that views trees as essential infrastructure for the city's ecological, social, and economic health. The plan is based on Washington State's Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.172), Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58), and Community and Urban Forest Act (RCW 76.15). It says that trees are tools for protecting waterways, fish a

Executive Summary: Tacoma Urban Forest Manual 2025 Washington State Law: Combining Urban Forestry, Critical-Area Protection, and Public Benefit The City of Tacoma's 2025 Urban Forest Manual (UFM) is one of the most detailed municipal plans in Washington State for combining tree care, landscaping standards, and stormwater compliance. The Planning and Development Services and Environmental Services Departments of the City of Tacoma created the UFM. It ensures that the city comp

Executive Summary Summary The City of Vancouver's Urban Forestry Work Plan for 2025–2026 sees trees as an essential part of public infrastructure, necessary for keeping the air and water clean, lowering the risk of flooding, boosting the local economy, and supporting the health and resilience of the community. Vancouver's plan shows how local governments can use Best Available Science (BAS) to protect critical areas, reduce pollution, and fairly increase tree canopy coverage.