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*[http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/planning/Documents/ARTICLE%20X_Orig_Format.pdf Dallas, Texas]
 
*[http://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/planning/Documents/ARTICLE%20X_Orig_Format.pdf Dallas, Texas]
 
*[https://www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa/documents/sample-tree-ordinance.pdf Sample city tree ordinance]
 
*[https://www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa/documents/sample-tree-ordinance.pdf Sample city tree ordinance]
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==Urban forest management master plans==
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An urban forest master plan provides a road map for managing trees and the tree canopy in an urban area. The master plan typically includes detailed information, recommendations, and resources needed to manage an urban forest. An important component of a good forest master plan is engaging citizens and other stakeholders in the value and care of the urban forest.
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*[https://www.treepittsburgh.org/resource/pittsburgh-urban-forest-master-plan/ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]
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*[http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/pwd/trees/mgmt/ufmp.asp Palo Alto, California]
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*[http://nysufc.org/category/urban-forest-master-plans/ DeWitt, New York]
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*[http://sf-planning.org/urban-forest-plan SanFrancisco, California]

Revision as of 21:26, 14 December 2017

This page provides links to existing tree ordinances and urban forest management master plans.

Ordinances

A tree ordinance is a tool to help protect and manage a community’s trees. It can be designed to regulate various aspects of tree planting, removal, and maintenance on public and private property within a municipality. For more general information on tree ordinances, link here: [1], [2], or [3].

Urban forest management master plans

An urban forest master plan provides a road map for managing trees and the tree canopy in an urban area. The master plan typically includes detailed information, recommendations, and resources needed to manage an urban forest. An important component of a good forest master plan is engaging citizens and other stakeholders in the value and care of the urban forest.