Climate Resiliency & Sustainability Vegetation Plan
Enhancing green spaces for climate resilience
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Redmond's Vegetation Management Strategy
Why it matters: The Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Vegetation Management Plan outlines Redmond’s strategy to strengthen its natural systems amid climate change and urban development. This plan supports the city’s commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
Context:
Goals: The plan aims to increase tree canopy coverage to 40% by 2049, enhance 2,600 acres of habitat and wetlands by 2050, and implement citywide vegetation management strategies. It focuses on improving climate resilience, fostering biodiversity, and promoting sustainable practices.
Key Strategies: The plan includes rewilding city-owned lands, expanding tree canopy, adjusting maintenance practices to reduce emissions and pesticides, and increasing public outreach and education. These strategies are designed to enhance ecosystem services, improve community engagement, and ensure long-term environmental health.
Go deeper: The plan emphasizes adaptive management, requiring ongoing monitoring and adjustments to meet evolving conditions and goals. It includes detailed actions such as adopting climate-resilient species lists, converting high-maintenance areas to naturalized meadows, and implementing integrated pest management practices.
Population: 73,000
RFP Documents: Climate Resilience and Sustainability RFP
Consultant: Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.
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