The project's first open house was an informal listening session on Denver’s trees to help create the city’s first Urban Forest Strategic Plan. City Forestry staff were available to provide information and answer tree questions.

• When: Thurs. April 20, 2023 | 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Where: Carla Madison Recreation Center, 2401 E Colfax Ave. 80206  

The first public survey sought to gather residents' general thoughts about trees and attitudes toward maintenance, safety, and neighborhood benefits. The survey was open February 22 - May 1, 2023. 

Read the summary of findings from Survey #1(PDF, 1MB)

The second open house was hosted at the Montbello 20/20 7th Annual Back-to-School Wellness Fair. Residents stopped by to talk about Forestry resources, share thoughts on the urban forest, and sign up for the free street tree planting program.

• WHEN: Sat., August 12, 2023
• WHERE: Lincoln School of Technology

The second public survey sought to gather residents' general thoughts about public and private trees and attitudes toward maintenance, watering, and neighborhood benefits. The survey was open until September 4, 2023.

Read the summary findings from Survey #2(PDF, 873KB)

The draft Urban Forest Strategic Plan was presented at the third open house on December 5, 2023. Hosted at Table Public House, residents were invited to provide feedback on the plan and sign up for the free street tree planting program.

• WHEN: December 5, 2023
• WHERE: Table Public House

Healthy urban forests need forethought and planning to thrive. With support from many tree advocates and partners, Denver Park & Recreation recently hosted a Roundtable and Workshop. This two-day event shared information across academic organizations, municipalities, non-profits, and other city departments.

View the recording of the Feb. 3, 2022 Urban Forestry Roundtable. The video includes introductions from City & County of Denver, a summary of the CU student nationwide forestry research results, and presentations from municipalities nationwide on their unique Urban Forestry Practices and Policies.  

Download the CU Masters of the Environment Report: Forestry Assessment and Recommendations(PDF, 4MB)

Completed in December 2021, the assessment summarizes research conducted by Masters of the Environment Students at CU Boulder.

This report analyzes the current administrative structure for managing urban trees in Denver, studies better practices from several other U.S. cities with successful urban tree management approaches, and outlines recommendations and strategies to improve the urban canopy in the city.

Download Denver's Urban Forest Assessment(PDF, 18MB)