The Urban Forestry Council advises city departments, including the Board of Supervisors and the mayor, on urban forestry issues and is responsible for the following:
- Develop a comprehensive urban forest plan, educate the public
- Develop tree-care standards; identify funding needs, staffing needs, and opportunities for urban forest programs
- Secure adequate resources for urban forest programs
- Facilitate coordination of tree-management responsibilities among agencies and report on the state of the urban forest
The Urban Forestry Council meets in City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Jr. Place, San Francisco, CA 94102, on the following dates:
- The fourth Friday in January, March, May and September at 8:30 a.m. in Room 400
- Fourth Tuesday in February, June, August and October at 6:00 p.m. in Room 416
- Second Friday in December at 8:30 a.m. in Room 400
The Planning and Funding Committee and the Landmark Tree Ad Hoc Committee meet in the Environment Department Office, 1155 Market St., 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103.
- The Planning and Funding Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
- The Landmark Tree Ad Hoc Committee meets as needed on the thirst Thursday of each month at 4:15 p.m.
Upcoming meetings
Past meetings
- Past Meetings (2016 to present)
- Archive (meeting materials from 2007-2012 and 2012-2015)
- Audio and video of Urban Forestry Council and committee meetings.
Resources
- Urban Forestry Council Bylaws
- Urban Forestry Council Annual Reports
- Urban Forestry Council Resolutions
- Urban Forestry Program
- Landmark Tree Program
- 2019 Strategic Plan
Contact
To contact the Urban Forestry Council, please call (415) 355-3734 or email the Urban Forestry Council Coordinator at jesus.lozano@sfgov.org.