Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest Urge Washington State Senators to Pass E2SHB 1216 Dear Friends, Thanks for your previous strong support and e-mails sent to the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee. The Committee voted to remove the amendment introduced in the House that … Continue reading
Take Action – Urge Washington State House Legislators to Pass HB 1216 to Increase Protection for Urban and Community Forests Thanks to the over 200 people who responded to our previous e-mail on HB 1216 asking you to send an e-mail to … Continue reading
We need your help to increase protection for urban and community trees and forests in Washington State. HB 1216 has been introduced by Rep. Ramos and 8 other sponsors in the Washington State Legislature. It is a high priority bill … Continue reading
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest The Washington State Legislature is considering legislation to address climate change as a required goal in revising the Washington State Growth Management Act. HB 1099 would require cities and counties in their comprehensive planning process … Continue reading
ACTION ALERT! –QUICK DEADLINE Action needed now – call or email today – Tue. Oct 6, 2020 at the latest! SAVE THIS 100-YEAR OLD TREE A two-week notice has been posted for an application to remove this tree. Help save … Continue reading
Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest supports Seattle City Council Resolution 31970. We support amending Seattle’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan to “identify opportunities to better support the urban tree canopy” We also support the provision to consider “impact fee amendments to public … Continue reading