This week, professional urban foresters started an inventory of 20,000 trees within City of Hanford public spaces. Each tree will be assessed and recorded on handheld data devices. The data collected includes address/location, species, condition, risk rating, and identification of future planting sites.
"For the first time, we will learn detailed information about Hanford's urban forest," said Parks and Community Services Director Brad Albert. "This will guide the City's efforts to plan and manage these valuable community assets."
The comprehensive tree inventory is part of the City's broader Urban Forest Management Plan and the Hanford Goes Green Project, funded by the U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program.
Planting trees is also a major part of the Hanford Goes Green Project. Working with its nonprofit partners, the City will plant 300 trees in 2025 and 300 more in 2026. The new trees will reduce air pollution, greenhouse emissions, provide shade and beautify our public spaces.
Stay tuned for more details about how you can get involved in the development of the City's Urban Forest Management Plan next week!