Large Area UFMP

If the plan includes a large urban area and public lands, it’s important to gain agency cooperation, so all departments and agencies will be operating with common goals. Gain input from managers and staff of public works, planning, parks departments, school districts,...

LIDAR

Stands for: Light Detection and Ranging. It’s a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. These light pulses—combined with other data recorded by the airborne system— generate precise,...

Mature Tree

A tree that has grown to its approximate full height and crown size, as determined by species and site factors

Native Species

Plants or animals indigenous to a region; naturally occurring and not introduced.

Scope

The scope of the plan includes the kinds or area of trees that will be planned for.

Urban Forest Management Plan Toolkit