Recipient Organization
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE
SEATTLE,WA 98195
Performing Department
Restoration Ecology and Environmental Horticulture
Non Technical Summary
The University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UWBG) will work with the City of Seattle to support the Trees for Neighborhoods program. The Trees for Neighborhoods program is a City of Seattle initiative to meet their goal to reach 30% canopy cover by 2037, as outlined in the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). This project most directly meets the goals of the UFMP's community framework. The planting and maintenance of trees in urban areas provides important environmental, social, economic, and public health benefits including the reduction of stormwater runoff and the consequent pollution of nearby waterways such as Puget Sound. UWBG will provide outreach to the public; organize and host planting training and tree distribution events for the public; provide nursery and workshop space; and find appropriate homes for all unclaimed trees. Supporting the Trees for Neighborhoods program will further the UWBG's mission by engaging residents in tree planting and care and by educating the public on both the proper care of trees on residential property and the larger concept of the benefits trees provide, particularly in urban environments.
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
100%
Goals / Objectives
We are reporting on this City of Seattle award as a state project in REEport simply so that it appears on our financial report template. The full research proposal and award document are available upon request.
Project Methods
NA