Edgewater’s urban forest plays an essential role in the city, providing numerous tangible and intangible benefits to residents, visitors, neighboring communities, and wildlife. As such Edgewater’s newly adopted 2024 Urban Forest Master Plan will play a pivotal role to ensure the protection and growth of the community’s urban forest for years to come.
What trees are considered part of Edgewater’s urban forest? Edgewater’s urban forest encompasses all trees within the city limits, including those lining streets, adorning the community’s parks, and growing in residential yards and commercial areas.
The Urban Forest Master Plan underscores the vital role of trees in enhancing the quality of life, resilience, and sustainability. To maximize their benefits now and preserve them for the future, the Plan outlines six recommendations and a total of 30 action steps for the management, growth, preservation, and care of Edgewater’s trees. Residents also can do their part by supporting local tree efforts and by planting and preserving trees on private property. Together, and with this Plan in place, the community can cultivate an abundant, healthy, sustainable, and resilient urban forest in Edgewater.
For more information and/or to access the 2024 Urban Forest Master Plan, please see Envision Edgewater: https://envisionedgewaterco.com/urban-forestry-management-plan
