20250916-003: Urban Forest Replenishment Fund Presentation — original pdf

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Urban Forest Replenishment Fund S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 5 Presentation Over view • Tree Ordinance • Urban Forest Replenishment Fund • Programs Tree Ordinance Origins Austin's first tree ordiance Invest tree mitigation 1983 Early 2000's Mid-late 2000's 2010 Collect tree mitigation Heritage tree ordinance Tree Ordinance in Practice Preserve trees on site Replant Mitigation fee *Find out more here: Environmental Criteria Manual section 3.5.4: Mitigation Urban Forest Replenishment Fund Payments to the UFRF may be used for:  Off-site tree planting and maintenance  Promoting tree care and preservation  Urban forest conservation  Enforcement of City tree protection and mitigation regulations Urban Forest Replenishment Fund • Special Revenue Fund • Managed by the Urban Forester • Budget approved by City Council annually • Fluctuating revenues • Supports multiple programs Programs • Urban Forest Grant • Urban Forest Funding Portal • Contracts Urban Forest Grant • Public facing grant program • Operated by the Urban Forest Program • Goal: The Urban Forest Grant strengthens Austin’s urban forest by funding stewardship activities like tree planting, tree care, education, and disease control projects. Urban Forest Funding Portal • Internal COA program • Operated by the Urban Forest Program • Goal: The UFFP makes funds available to City of Austin departments to support City of Austin projects, including tree planting, education, disease control, inventorying, and other related efforts. Contracts • NeighborWoods • Ready, Set, Plant! • Certified Arborist Prep Canopy Cover Heading 41% Canopy Cover 39K Acres of new canopy needed to meet 50% canopy cover goal. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d9ba0b99c60b4b8395414a09c4533949 Emily King Urban Forester emily.king@austintexas.gov Follow Nature in the City for events, updates, job postings, and more! facebook.com/NatureCityATX instagram.com/NatureCityATX