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Urban Forestry Management Plan: Canopy And Forest Structure Analysis Summary Report, Diamond Head Consulting
Urban Forestry Management Plan: Canopy And Forest Structure Analysis Summary Report, Diamond Head Consulting
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The City of Bellingham is a community of more than 90,000 residents that stretches over 28 square miles, with an additional 8 square miles of Urban Growth Area (UGA). The City manages an expansive urban forest which includes several thousands of acres of forest and thousands of street trees. Bellingham’s urban forest is a valued asset within the community, as recognized in the City’s Comprehensive Plan vision and its Tree City USA status.
In this context, the City is creating an Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP) as a strategic plan to help maintain a healthy and desirable urban forest through …