The city’s 2020 Urban Forest Master Plan strives to plant 3800 trees annually until the year 2045 to meet Iowa DNR’s target of a 3% canopy increase, which will require a planting budget increase up to $1 million per year. The city also strives to meet the 11 national recommendations from the Vibrant Cities Lab.
Policy Details:
Locale: Des Moines, Iowa [Midwest]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): Manuals and Guidance
Citation:
Trees in the Capitol City… Connecting the Dots: Urban Forest Master Plan for the City of Des Moines 2020
