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What is Urban Forestry?
Urban forestry involves managing and caring for trees within urban areas, including those on both public and private land.
Urban Forestry in Renton
The city's Urban Forestry program, part of the Parks and Recreation Department, ensures that the 118,000 trees on public property in Renton are safe, maintained, and sustainable. The program's dedication to supporting environmental resilience in combination with hard work has allowed Renton to be a "Tree City USA" since 2007 and earn its 13th Growth Award in 2023. In 2024, Renton was also recognized as an Evergreen Community by the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
For Renton, the Urban Forester and Inspecting Arborist respondto service requests, inspect trees for hazardous conditions, and do the usual maintenance work – known as arboriculture – which includes planting, pruning, removing, cabling, pest management, code enforcement support, and much more.
Why does the city plant trees?
Urban forestry is critical to urban living yet often overlooked. The City of Renton is committed to enhancing our neighborhoods, and tree planting is one way we can contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. While we understand that not everyone may see trees as a benefit, they offer several advantages that positively impacts our shared spaces. Such as:
Improves air quality by filtering pollutants and producing oxygen
Helps fight climate change
Helps control flooding and soil erosion
Provides and improves wildlife habitat
Provides shade and decreases heating and cooling costs
Increase real estate values
Attracts shoppers and other business activities
Reduce crime rates
Improve mental and physical health
Enhances community spirit
Who is a part of the city's Urban Forestry program?
The Urban Forestry program is led by two outstanding individuals: Urban Forester Ian Gray and Inspecting Arborist Gabriella Golzarian. Environmental stewardship, however, is a shared responsibility, and we invite you to take meaningful steps to get involved.
Next steps
There are several ways you can help care for trees in the city:
Urban forestry involves managing and caring for trees within urban areas, including those on both public and private land.
Urban Forestry in Renton
The city's Urban Forestry program, part of the Parks and Recreation Department, ensures that the 118,000 trees on public property in Renton are safe, maintained, and sustainable. The program's dedication to supporting environmental resilience in combination with hard work has allowed Renton to be a "Tree City USA" since 2007 and earn its 13th Growth Award in 2023. In 2024, Renton was also recognized as an Evergreen Community by the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
For Renton, the Urban Forester and Inspecting Arborist respondto service requests, inspect trees for hazardous conditions, and do the usual maintenance work – known as arboriculture – which includes planting, pruning, removing, cabling, pest management, code enforcement support, and much more.
Why does the city plant trees?
Urban forestry is critical to urban living yet often overlooked. The City of Renton is committed to enhancing our neighborhoods, and tree planting is one way we can contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. While we understand that not everyone may see trees as a benefit, they offer several advantages that positively impacts our shared spaces. Such as:
Improves air quality by filtering pollutants and producing oxygen
Helps fight climate change
Helps control flooding and soil erosion
Provides and improves wildlife habitat
Provides shade and decreases heating and cooling costs
Increase real estate values
Attracts shoppers and other business activities
Reduce crime rates
Improve mental and physical health
Enhances community spirit
Who is a part of the city's Urban Forestry program?
The Urban Forestry program is led by two outstanding individuals: Urban Forester Ian Gray and Inspecting Arborist Gabriella Golzarian. Environmental stewardship, however, is a shared responsibility, and we invite you to take meaningful steps to get involved.
Next steps
There are several ways you can help care for trees in the city:
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