San Francisco has pledged that by 2030, 30-40% of the city’s land area is permeable, and at least 30% of this area supports biodiverse greenspace.
This pledge aligns with California and United Nations 30x30 biodiversity goals, and reflects the unique complexity of our dense, urban environment. Parks and open spaces are vital to this vision, and community-led urban greening is equally essential to creating a thriving, resilient, and biodiverse San Francisco.
Help Map San Francisco’s Biodiverse Future
Whether it’s a native plant sidewalk garden, a pollinator patch at your school, or a green roof on your building every project counts. When you submit your greening project using our form above, it automatically appears on the dashboard below, helping us visualize and grow San Francisco’s biodiversity.
Helpful resources
Why native plants?
Learn how local native plants support pollinators, birds, and the overall ecosystem — all while being more water-efficient and easier to maintain.
Gardening tips and tricks
Get practical gardening tips for creating and designing successful community gardens, planting projects like school pollinator gardening boxes, and maintaining a thriving urban green space.
Backyard Habitat Pledge
Take the Golden Gate Bird Alliance (GGBA) Backyard Habitat Pledge and commit to creating space for nature in your own yard, patio, or balcony.
How to protect our pollinators
Simple, effective ways to plant flowers for bees, reduce pesticides, and provide a safe space for bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators in your garden. Visit this page on SF Environment's website for more information.
Bee-friendly plant nurseries
These Bay Area nurseries have pledged to make meaningful efforts to support our local pollinators by implementing best pest management and disease prevention practices, eliminating the use of systemic pesticides, avoid selling invasive plants, and to sell San Francisco native plants.
