2023 Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Draft Tree Protection Ordinance – Issues We support the following provisions in the 2023 SDCI draft Tree Protection Ordinance: 1. Lowering the upper limit for exceptional trees to 24” Diameter at Shoulder Height (DSH) from … Continue reading
Steve Zemke
Key provisions that need to be revised or added to the draft 2023 Seattle Tree Protection Ordinance: Key provisions that need to be revised or added to the draft tree protection ordinance: 1. Require 20% lot allowance for “tree preservation … Continue reading
The following is a preliminary evaluation of the draft 2023 Seattle SDCI Tree Protection Ordinance update. 3/17/2023 SMC 25.11 – Tree Protection needs to be updated in the draft to SMC 25.11 – Tree and Urban Forest Protection 2023 Draft … Continue reading
Comments on Seattle’s 2021 Tree Canopy Assessment Final Report The City of Seattle 2021 Tree Canopy Assessment Final Report was produced by the City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment using findings from the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab … Continue reading
Testimony to Washington State Legislature My name is Steve Zemke. I am the current Chair of Friends of Seattle’s Urban Forest and Tree PAC. I recently completed serving 6 years on the Seattle Urban Forestry Commission. Over 20 years ago … Continue reading
Letter sent to House Local Government Committee members Sent: Friday, January 20, 2023 4:47 PM To: Davina.Duerr@eg.wa.gov <Davina.Duerr@eg.wa.gov> Subject: Concerns regarding HB 1078 to void tree and urban forest ordinances during development Dear Representative Duerr, This bill needs to be amended or rejected. If … Continue reading
Budget balancing amendments proposed on Monday Nov. 14, 2022 – add Urban Forester position to OSE, request for OSE report on tree planting funds needed, added $250,000 for SDOT tree planting, $500 thousand cut in 2024 for Green Seattle Partnership … Continue reading
Seattle Talaris Project Needs to Protect More Trees while Increasing Housing Density This project and the lot size and tree canopy presents a unique opportunity to preserve trees and build more housing. Instead of packing the property with single family … Continue reading
Please send an e-mail now to council@Seattle.gov urging Councilmembers to support the budget amendment to add a Seattle Urban Forester position to the 2023 Seattle Budget Councilmember Alex Pedersen has introduced the amendment to the Seattle City Budget to add … Continue reading