Urban forests provide a broad range of environmental, economic, and social benefits as an integral part of Saint Paul’s green infrastructure network. These benefits improve the quality of life within the urban environment by reducing stormwater runoff , improving air quality, mitigating the urban heat island effect, conserving energy, and increasing property values while providing access to nature and improving the experiential vitality and aesthetic richness of Saint Paul.
Increase Tree Canopy
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- In process
- Completed
Description
An urban canopy assessment was conducted in 2010-11 to map the spatial distribution and extent of Saint Paul’s existing and possible tree cover based on 2009 imagery so that a city wide canopy goal could be established that would outline preferable canopy increases and guide management strategies to enhance the extent and benefits provided by the urban canopy.
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Tasks
What's left to do?
- 12/31/2025
Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Update
What has been done?
- 04/29/2011
Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
Summary and contacts
Timeline
4/29/2011 → 12/31/2025
Responsible organizations
Category
Information updated 12/29/2022
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation-Forestry will pursue funding for an updated tree canopy assessment in 2024 with a goal of completing the assessment by the end of 2025.