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Grit City Tree Count
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Why Inventory Trees?
Tree inventories are essential for protecting trees and communities. They provide essential information about trees within the city, such as the species, location, condition, and size.
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A more complete tree inventory will add capacity for the City of Tacoma to:
- Quantify urban forest benefits and economic value
- Manage hazards
- Plan for land use change
- Prioritize tree maintenance
- Conserve biodiversity
- Adapt for mitigating the effects of climate change and invasive species
- Show where there is planting opportunities
- Provide data for developing urban forest policy and regulation
- Generate support for urban forest programs and resources
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Environmental Disparity and Inequity
Participate in this program to help address urban forest and environmental health disparities by identifying areas for tree planting. Participate in training and inventory events this summer to learn skills and knowledge for equitably growing Tacoma’s urban forest.
Results of the inventories will be shared to raise awareness of vulnerabilities and opportunities to enhance community resilience to urban and community forestry issues.
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Community Involvement
Help grow and keep our neighborhoods healthy
Tacoma needs more community involvement in urban forestry programs.
Learn skills you can use everyday
Volunteers will learn skills for identifying and caring for trees.
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Tacoma Volunteer Tree Inventory – Sign Up
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Funding
Funding for this project is provided by the Washington’s Department of Natural Resources 2024 Washington Community Forestry Assistance Grants.