What We Do
The Urban Forestry Commission was established to advise the Mayor and City Council concerning the establishment of policy and regulations governing the protection, management, and conservation of trees and vegetation in the City of Seattle. On this page, you will find documents and recommendations issued by the UFC to accomplish their mandate.
2026 Recommendations
- Adopted Welcome Letter to Mayor Wilson
- Adopted Welcome Letter to Councilmember Foster
- Adopted Welcome Letter to Councilmember Lin
2025 Recommendations
- Adopted Urban Forestry Commission’s Recommendations related to Seattle City Council’s
Tree-related Policy Amendments - Adopted Urban Forestry Commission Recommendation Letter on the Comprehensive Plan
2024 Recommendations
Draft One Seattle Plan Zoning Update
- Adopted recommendations on the proposed Neighborhood Residential Zoning Update
- 2025-26 Recommendations in response to the 2025-26 proposed budget