Oakland Urban Forest Plan 2024

The urban forest plan is a guidance document used to identify long-term management recommendations and potential funding mechanisms to grow an equitable urban forest in Oakland. Over the past fifteen years, the City of Oakland has primarily taken a reactive approach to managing the urban forest. Recognizing the need for a more proactive approach, the city embarked on a comprehensive assessment of its trees and management practices. The ultimate goal was to develop an urban forest plan for Oakland that identifies ways to make lasting investments in the long-term health of the urban forest and ensure that the benefits of trees are distributed equitably throughout the community.