Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (S/CAP): Natural Environment
Key Actions — Maintain and protect tree canopy
- N4. Enhance pollinator habitat by including native plants and pollinator-friendly plant landscaping with all park improvement projects when feasible.
- N6. Evaluate and modify plant palette selection in project plans to maximize biodiversity and soil health, adapt to the changing climate, and incorporate buffers for existing natural ecosystems.
- N7. Coordinate implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan, Parks Master Plan, Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan, and other citywide planning efforts through interdepartmental collaboration.
Key Performance Indicators
- Native species on City property and in new landscape projects (to measure biodiversity).