2023-11-30 10:18
The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) registered in 2022 and 2023 with the city of Seattle regarding Lobbying on updating Seattle’s Tree… Read More
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Protecting trees and our urban forest infrastructure
2023-11-23 23:02
https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2021/09/seattle-voters-overwhelmingly-favor-policies-to-protect-and-expand-the-citys-tree-canopy.html
Seattle voters overwhelmingly favor policies… Read More
2023-06-06 11:56
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest Response to Seattle City Council’s Passage of Tree Ordinance Update
ARE WE REALLY PROTECTING OUR EXISTING TREES WITH THIS LEGISLATION?
Th… Read More
2023-05-12 08:08
Tree protection polling insights
Prepared for the Seattle City Council by the Northwest Progressive Institute team
May 3rd, 2023
Introduction
Councilmembers, NPI thanks you for your work wit… Read More
2023-05-03 06:58
e-mail sent to Seattle City Council
Dear Councilmember Dan Strauss,
Concerns regarding amendments are based on Wednesday, April 26 amendment sheet, which is the latest the public… Read More
2023-04-27 21:26
The Seattle City Council is in the processing of updating Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance. Wording for specific amendments is happening now. Final discussion and adoption of amendm… Read More
2023-04-17 21:19
January-2023-Seattle-Tree-Protection-Findings-Briefing-Packet Read More
2023-04-15 05:26
Council Bill 120584 AN ORDINANCE relating to tree protection; balancing the need for housing production and 6 increasing tree protections; and amending Sections 23.44.020, 23.47A.016, 23.48… Read More
Comments On 2023 Addendum To 2022 SEPA Determination Of Non-Significance Tree Legislation March 2023
2023-04-07 18:54
Dear Gordon Clowers and Nathan Torgelson,
Description:
item 2 does not list other zones that can remove 3 tree per year. Just saying all other zones is not something people can… Read More
2023-03-31 05:49
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Talking Points for Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance Update testimony before the Land Use Committee
Require a Tree Inventory of all 6″DSH… Read More
2023-03-22 02:01
2023 Draft SDCI Tree Protection Ordinance Issues 3/21/2023
We should Support the following provisions in the 2023 SDCI draft Tree ProtectionOrdinance:
1. Lowering the upper limit for except… Read More
2023-03-21 20:34
Key provisions that need to be revised or added to the draft tree protection ordinance:
Key provisions that need to be revised or added to the draft tree protection ordinance:
1. Require 20… Read More
2023-03-16 22:41
The following is a preliminary evaluation of the draft 2023 Seattle SDCI Tree Protection Ordinance update. 3/17/2023
SMC 25.11 – Tree Protection needs to be updated in the draft to… Read More
2023-03-10 05:29
Comments on Seattle’s 2021 Tree Canopy
Assessment Final Report
The City of Seattle 2021 Tree Canopy Assessment Final Report was produced by the City of Seattle’s Office of… Read More
2023-03-09 05:42
Seattle City Council Roster and Aides
Search:
Landuse
Committee District Council Member , Council email,
Aide Name, Aide Email, office phone
yes 9-CW Sara Ne… Read More
2023-02-08 21:27
Testimony to Washington State Legislature
My name is Steve Zemke. I am the current Chair of Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest and Tree PAC. I recently completed serving 6 years on the… Read More
2023-01-22 21:04
Letter sent to House Local Government Committee members
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 4:47 PMTo: [email protected] Subject: Concerns regarding HB 1078 to void tree… Read More
2022-11-15 00:46
Budget balancing amendments proposed on Monday Nov. 14, 2022 – add Urban Forester position to OSE, request for OSE report on tree planting funds needed, added $250,000 for SDOT tree pl… Read More
2022-10-27 01:54
Seattle Talaris Project Needs to Protect More Trees while Increasing Housing Density
This project and the lot size and tree canopy presents a unique opportunity to preserve trees and build m… Read More
2022-10-20 05:03
Please send an e-mail now to [email protected] urging Councilmembers to support the budget amendment to add a Seattle Urban Forester position to the 2023 Seattle Budget
Councilmembe… Read More
2022-10-15 05:03
Your help is needed now. Councilmember Alex Pedersen is introducing an amendment to the Seattle City Budget to add the City Urban Forester position to the Office of Sustainability and Envi… Read More
2022-08-31 22:39
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Urge SDOT to Protect and Increase Tree Canopy in their Transportation Plan Update – Comments end Wed. August 31st
Comments are needed to… Read More
2022-08-22 23:32
Comments by Sandy Shettler to One Seattle Comprehensive Plan EIS Scoping Project
We need every option in the One Seattle survey to include protection and support for urban trees. Countl… Read More
2022-08-14 05:38
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Seattle Hearing Examiner Tosses Out Master Builders Appeal on draft SDCI Tree Protection Ordinance
Dear Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest,TreePA… Read More
2022-08-07 21:41
Please send an e-mail to Seattle City officials to help save the Aurora Ave N Sweetgum street trees from being cut down..
Click on the link below to do it quickly through Action Netw… Read More
2022-08-01 09:23
Send Letter to Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council:
[email protected] [email protected]
Dear Mayor Harrell and the Seattle City Council,
Please act to update S… Read More
2022-06-17 22:00
The following letter points out the need for tree removal permits in Seattle. Without them trees can be illegally removed and most of the removals happen without the ability for anyone to re… Read More
2022-06-03 04:30
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development (SDCI) is dragging its heels on setting up a permit system for tree removal and replacement. Other cities are doing it with the same Accela… Read More
2022-03-28 19:54
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Dear Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest,
URGE THE SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL TO PASS Council Bill 120207 THIS TUES MARCH… Read More
2022-03-23 00:42
Tree Service Providers Licensing in 8 states
New Jersey Board of Tree Experts
Licensing of tree Care Operators and Tree Care Experts
“Licensing legislation was proposed by in… Read More
2022-02-24 08:30
SDCI releases draft Tree Protection Ordinance update – Your chance to comment to SDCI
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has released their long-awaited dra… Read More
2022-02-21 05:49
Following Post is copied from Seattle Greenspace Blog – Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment to help make information available to the public
Three Positions Available: App… Read More
Send A Be My Valentine To State Legislators: Add Urban & Community Forestry Amendments To E2SHB 1099
2022-02-14 18:08
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Dear Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest,
E2SHB 1099 is in the WA State Senate Housing and Land Use Committee. The bill would… Read More
2021-10-06 19:24
In 2007, Seattle, Washington in their Urban Forest Management Plan set a goal to reach a 30% canopy cover by 2037.
It was a 30-year goal set in 2007 in the Urban Forest Management Pla… Read More
2021-03-28 09:01
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Urge Washington State Senators to Pass E2SHB 1216
Dear Friends,
Thanks for your previous strong support and e… Read More
2021-03-16 03:30
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
Urge Washington State Senators to Amend and Pass E2SHB 1216
Dear Friends,
Thanks to your strong support E2SHB… Read More
2021-02-15 20:35
Take Action – Urge Washington State House Legislators to PassHB 1216
to Increase Protection for Urban and Community Forests
Thanks to the over 200 people who responded to our… Read More
2021-01-26 02:46
We need your help to increase protection for urban and community trees and forests in Washington State. HB 1216 has been introduced by Rep. Ramos and 8 other sponsors in the Washing… Read More
2021-01-18 23:12
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest
The Washington State Legislature is considering legislation to address climate change as a required goal in revising the Washington State Growth Mana… Read More
2021-01-14 21:21
Reposted from:
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY IN WASHINGTON STATE
JANUARY 8, 2021 FOREST STEWARDSHIP NOTESCOMMUNITY NEWS
Update: Evergreen Communities Act
Background:
The Ever… Read More
2020-11-30 17:02
Quick response needed – Deadline Monday Nov 30th.
The City of Seattle is seeking comments (via Survey Monkey) on their draft Urban Forest Management Plan. Comments are due now with a N… Read More
2020-11-27 04:58
The following e-mail was sent to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Seattle City Council:
Here is an update on what Portland, Oregon is currently doing regarding updating their Tree Ordi… Read More
2020-10-01 22:58
ACTION ALERT! –QUICK DEADLINE
Action needed now – call or email today – Tue. Oct 6, 2020 at the latest!
SAVE THIS 100-YEAR OLD TREE
A two-week notice has been posted for a… Read More
2020-09-25 04:36
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest supports Seattle City Council Resolution 31970.
We support amending Seattle’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan to “identify opportunities t… Read More
2020-08-15 23:47
Action Needed Now to Protect Seattle’s Trees!
Public Comments are needed now supporting draft SDCI Director’s Rule 13-2020 for Increased Tree Protection – Deadl… Read More
2020-06-22 07:49
What are the key provisions in
the Seattle Urban Forestry
Commission’s draft Tree and
Urban Forest Protection
Ordinance?
Power Point Presentation
… Read More
2020-06-22 07:14
Why Seattle’s current TreeProtection Ordinance isn’tworking.
Power Point Presentation Read More
2020-05-20 02:18
The Seattle Urban Forestry Commission made the following recommendations to King County regarding it’s 30-year Forest Plan. You can see the original letter here.
March 11, 2020
Christi… Read More
2020-01-04 03:50
Here is the resolution to be voted on Monday Jan.6, 2020 by the Seattle City Council which will set up the Committee Structure, Committee Chairs and Committee members for 2020.
Resolution… Read More
2019-11-05 21:56
Clearcut North Seattle – Victory Hts
Clearcut North Seattle – Victory Hts
In June 2019, The Seattle Urban Forestry Commission submitted a draft Tree and Urban Forest Protec… Read More
2019-10-05 04:49
Saving big trees in urban areas is difficult, particularly during development. But there are many reasons why saving big trees and planting new trees that will become big over time is impo… Read More
2019-10-04 19:09
WNPS Comments on Seattle City Tree Ordinance
Conservation Stewardship Editorial
Becky Chaney
Sunday, 29 September 2019
WNPS Editor’s note: In July, t… Read More
2019-10-01 21:46
Submit your Group’s Resolution of Support
Seattle’s current tree ordinance is outdated and failing to protect our urban forest. The Seat… Read More
2019-09-11 07:13
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Seattle Again Delays Enacting New Tree Protection Ordinance
Dear Tree Protection Advocates,
Unfortunately once again t… Read More
2019-08-09 04:45
Resolution in Support of Seattle Urban Forestry Commission’s
Draft Tree and Urban Forest Protection Ordinance
Whereas Seattle is not only losing its big trees but many othe… Read More
2019-07-12 23:11
Action Needed Now to Protect Seattle’s Trees and Urban Forest
Urge Mayor Jenny Durkan and Seattle City Council members to provide strong leadership now to pass legislation this year… Read More
2019-07-05 07:27
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Dear Tree Protection Advocates,
We have passed a big hurdle. On Wednesday Councilmember Sally Bagshaw came to the Seattle Urban Fore… Read More
2019-07-01 01:09
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Dear Tree Protection Advocates,
Time is drawing short to update Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance this year. Seattle continu… Read More
2019-06-20 06:55
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw to Champion Tree Protection Ordinance Update
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, who Chairs the Finance and Neighborhoods Committee, has agreed… Read More
2019-06-11 06:14
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance Update is on the move again. Councilmember Sally Bagshaw has agreed to move this legislation forward… Read More
2019-05-20 00:50
New Tree Rules for Single-Family Zones
April 30, 2019 by SDCI Community Engagement
On April 19, new rules went into effect for tree planting and protection requirements in single… Read More
2019-05-18 21:58
Below are fantastic links from Dale Blahna who is a social scientist with the USFS locally. I’m sure there is a lot here to work with to make the case for/steward/protect trees… Read More
2019-04-13 05:46
On March 18, 2019 the Seattle City Council passed CB 119444 – Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) legislation.
As part of that legislation they passed a Companion Resolution to CB 11… Read More
2019-04-12 07:07
Update – posted on Rob Johnson’s Trees for All page
Johnson, Herbold & O’Brien Lay Out Path Forward on Tree Protection Legislation
Commit to protecting exceptional tree… Read More
2019-03-31 06:11
Seattle Still Has Not Passed Needed Tree Protection After Ten Years
For 10 years Seattle has been saying it is going to update its Tree Protection Ordinance. While the Seattle City Council… Read More
2019-02-07 06:45
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Action Message from Steve Zemke – Chair – Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Dear Tree Protection Advocates,
The Se… Read More
2019-01-30 07:53
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Dear Tree Protection Advocates,
We ended last year in a stalemate as the Seattle City Council put off action once again on moving&nb……Read More
2019-01-29 17:39
January 9, 2019.
MHA Council Committee
City Hall
600 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98124
RE: Amendments to MHA Ordinance
Dear Councilmembers,
The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) would like to provide… Read More
2019-01-18 07:41
The following email was sent to the Seattle City Council urging they add a tree
mitigation amendment to &hell…Read More
2018-12-31 23:11
Update – Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Seattle City Council Again Delays Tree Protection Ordinance
Regretfully we end 2018 without an update to Seattle’s Tree… Read More
2018-12-11 22:26
From: ReVisioning Northgate Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 5:33 PMTo: [email protected]; mike.o’[email protected]; [email protected]; lore… Read More
2018-11-15 08:07
Proposed revisions to Draft D7 for discussion – Nov 2018
Require permits to remove any tree over 6 inches DBH. Base permits on measuring tree diameter and species identification, not… Read More
2018-10-24 22:54
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Join other tree protection advocates this Saturday October 27th for a public coalition meeting to discuss and review proposed changes n… Read More
2018-10-13 04:18
The Seattle City Council heeded public input and has decided to slow down their rush to update SMC 25.11 – Seattle’s Tree Protection Ordinance by the end of September . This wil… Read More
2018-10-02 10:29
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Great news. The Seattle City Council has decided to slow down passage of an update to Seattle’s existing Tree Protection Ordinance. The Plannin… Read More
2018-09-25 19:03
The following appeal of the determination of non-significance (DNS) regarding the proposed draft tree ordinance D7 by the Seattle City Council was filed on Sept 13, 2018. On Sept 24, 2018 t… Read More
2018-09-19 05:46
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Dear Tree Protection Advocates,
The Seattle City Council Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee will be meeting at 9 AM on Wed… Read More
2018-09-03 22:24
The Seattle Land Use and Zoning Committee of the Seattle City Council is holding a Public Hearing on its proposed draft Tree Ordinance:
Wednesday, Sept 5, 2018
9:30 AM to 11:30 A… Read More
2018-09-01 06:37
Coordinating Committee –
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
John Barber
Tawny Bates
Maria Batayola
Richard Boerth
Richard Ellison
Katy Griffith
Corinne Holister
Wendy Oberlin
Ke… Read More
2018-09-01 05:31
RE: Draft Tree Removal Ordinance
Comments by David Moehring 8/31/2018
PLEASE KEEP IN THE CURRENT TREE REQUIREMENT of SMC 23.44.008 in ITS ENTIRETY IN ORDER TO AVOID NEGATIVE IMPAC… Read More
2018-08-31 06:03
Its Time to Update Seattle’s Tree Ordinance
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE RELEASED ON NEWEST VERSION OF TREE REGULATIONS ORDINANCE (Version D7)
Summary:
Seattle City Councilmembe… Read More
2018-08-09 06:42
Draft Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance needs improvement & needs to add back current protections that were moved!
On August 1st Councilmember Rob Johnson released the first… Read More
2018-07-20 01:25
What is Green (Space) Factor and why is it Green Washing in Seattle?
“The Green Space Factor (GSF) is a planning policy tool that originated in Berlin and has been adopted and ad… Read More
2018-07-18 17:48
Join the Coalition for a Stronger Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance
Join the Coalition for a Stronger Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance
The Coalition for a… Read More
2018-07-09 21:39
Steve Zemke
MHA EIS Hearing Examiner Appeal Testimony June 28, 2018
Question – Who are you?
My name is Steve Zemke. I am a member of the Seattle Urban Forestry Commission serving in th… Read More
2018-07-06 05:36
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance meeting – please attend
Saturday, July 7, 2018 10:15 AM – 12:15 PMBeacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle
Current… Read More
2018-06-04 07:28
Press Release – Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
June 4, 2018
Developers should not be exempt in new ordinance to protect Seattle’s trees
by Steve Zemke… Read More
2018-05-30 21:23
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Dear Friends of Trees,
Can you show your support for trees next week? Let us know. We need people to show up and speak for stro… Read More
2018-05-25 07:17
Action Needed Now to Protect Seattle’s Trees and Urban Forest
Dear Mayor Durkan and Seattle City Council Members,
We urge you to provide strong leadership now to significantly st… Read More
2018-05-20 19:27
May 18, 2018 Tree Ordinance Press Conference
Good morning. Thank you for coming today.
My name is Maria Batayola and I chair the Beacon Hill Council. No one disagrees that
trees are very imp… Read More
2018-05-20 18:21
I am Carolyn Rodenberg, Chair of 150 Trees and Me, a workgroup of One Sustainable Planet. We follow the lead of Plant for the Planet and climate science that tells us to plant trees as… Read More
2018-05-20 06:18
Dear Seattle City Council,
We urge Seattle City Council to support the Trees for All initiative, and recommendations made by the Urban Forestry Commission to strengthen the protection of tr… Read More
2018-05-20 05:57
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
The following organizations have endorsed the campaign for a stronger Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance. They support a permit system to remove any tr… Read More
2018-05-17 21:23
Press Release – May 16, 2018
For more information – [email protected]
Coalition for a Stronger Tree Ordinance
Welcome. My name is Steve Zemke. I am the C… Read More
2018-05-09 20:35
Below are some examples of the minimum tree size that triggers the requirement to get a permit to remove 1 or more trees in various cities.
City threshold for permits for tree removal:
Annap… Read More
2018-05-08 06:50
May Action Plan – Keep Seattle Green – Protect our Trees
Reach out to supporting groups – emails to their members, newsletter articles, posting on organization website… Read More
2018-05-07 04:39
On April 11, 2018 the Seattle Urban Forestry adopted the following letter:
Seattle Urban Forestry Commission
Weston Brinkley, Chair • Joanna Nelson de Flores, Vice-Chair
Tom Early &bull&hell…Read More
2018-05-03 22:09
Below is the final version of the Letter to the Mayor and City Council that organizations are being asked to sign onto as part of a citywide coordinated effort to show strong support for upd… Read More
2018-05-03 22:09
Below is the final version of the Letter to the Mayor and City Council that organizations are being asked to sign onto as part of a citywide coordinated effort to show strong support for upd… Read More
2018-04-25 10:42
Letter sent to Seattle Mayor Durkan and Seattle City Council
Seattle last year completed a study on whether our current tree ordinance and regulations were working.
Among other findings the… Read More
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