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The Urban Forestry Commission was established to advise the Mayor and City Council concerning the establishment of policy and regulations governing the protection, management, and conservation of trees and vegetation in the City of Seattle. On this page, you will find documents and recommendations issued by the UFC to accomplish their mandate.

2025 Recommendations

- Adopted Urban Forestry Commission’s Recommendations related to Seattle City Council’s
Tree-related Policy Amendments

- Adopted Urban Forestry Commission Recommendation Letter on the Comprehensive Plan

2024 Recommendations

Draft One Seattle Plan Zoning Update
- Adopted recommendations on the proposed Neighborhood Residential Zoning Update

2025-2026 Recommendations in response to the 2025-26 proposed budget

2025-2026 City Budget process
- Adopted initial budget recommendations for the 2025-2026 budget

Draft One Seattle Plan
- Adopted recommendations on draft One Seattle Plan and draft EIS

Archived Reccomendations

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The Urban Forestry Commission provides recommendations on and monitors implementation of plans, policies, and legislation related to the protection, management, and conservation of trees in Seattle.