Urban Forest Master Plan
As part of our OC Loves Trees program, we're creating a long-term plan that will help shape how we protect, plant, and care for trees countywide over the next 20+ years.
We want to hear from you! Use the tools below to plant your ideas, ask questions, and share your love for trees.
The OC Loves Trees Urban Forest Master Plan will be rooted in technical analysis and community engagement, designed to help the project team understand Orange County’s current tree canopy, opportunities to expand the canopy, and actions that will deliver real benefits to communities.
Click the subscribe button on this page to stay informed about events and community engagement opportunities.
As part of our OC Loves Trees program, we're creating a long-term plan that will help shape how we protect, plant, and care for trees countywide over the next 20+ years.
We want to hear from you! Use the tools below to plant your ideas, ask questions, and share your love for trees.
The OC Loves Trees Urban Forest Master Plan will be rooted in technical analysis and community engagement, designed to help the project team understand Orange County’s current tree canopy, opportunities to expand the canopy, and actions that will deliver real benefits to communities.
Click the subscribe button on this page to stay informed about events and community engagement opportunities.
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Share Our neighborhood has missing street trees the builder never installed and some that homeowners have removed from the right of ways in front of their homes because they don’t want them. We thought our street trees would canopy and help with shading our streets and homes and at this rate it never will. People have added trees that aren’t on the approved county list as well. I’d love to have this looked into as we are tired of feeling like we are living in a concrete paradise. on Facebook Share Our neighborhood has missing street trees the builder never installed and some that homeowners have removed from the right of ways in front of their homes because they don’t want them. We thought our street trees would canopy and help with shading our streets and homes and at this rate it never will. People have added trees that aren’t on the approved county list as well. I’d love to have this looked into as we are tired of feeling like we are living in a concrete paradise. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Our neighborhood has missing street trees the builder never installed and some that homeowners have removed from the right of ways in front of their homes because they don’t want them. We thought our street trees would canopy and help with shading our streets and homes and at this rate it never will. People have added trees that aren’t on the approved county list as well. I’d love to have this looked into as we are tired of feeling like we are living in a concrete paradise. on Linkedin Email Our neighborhood has missing street trees the builder never installed and some that homeowners have removed from the right of ways in front of their homes because they don’t want them. We thought our street trees would canopy and help with shading our streets and homes and at this rate it never will. People have added trees that aren’t on the approved county list as well. I’d love to have this looked into as we are tired of feeling like we are living in a concrete paradise. link
Our neighborhood has missing street trees the builder never installed and some that homeowners have removed from the right of ways in front of their homes because they don’t want them. We thought our street trees would canopy and help with shading our streets and homes and at this rate it never will. People have added trees that aren’t on the approved county list as well. I’d love to have this looked into as we are tired of feeling like we are living in a concrete paradise.
Melissa asked 3 days agoThank you for sharing your concerns, we appreciate you sharing your neighborhood’s experience as part of this process. Please click the subscribe button on this page to stay informed about events and community engagement opportunities.
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Share Will the county consider incorporating edible plants and food production/regenerative agricultural systems? Teaching people about growing food and eliminating food deserts in Orange County is a big mission of mine. on Facebook Share Will the county consider incorporating edible plants and food production/regenerative agricultural systems? Teaching people about growing food and eliminating food deserts in Orange County is a big mission of mine. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Will the county consider incorporating edible plants and food production/regenerative agricultural systems? Teaching people about growing food and eliminating food deserts in Orange County is a big mission of mine. on Linkedin Email Will the county consider incorporating edible plants and food production/regenerative agricultural systems? Teaching people about growing food and eliminating food deserts in Orange County is a big mission of mine. link
Will the county consider incorporating edible plants and food production/regenerative agricultural systems? Teaching people about growing food and eliminating food deserts in Orange County is a big mission of mine.
FrootFarms asked 4 days agoWe appreciate your feedback as we work to create our first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan. We will make sure these ideas are included as public input. Click the subscribe button on this page to stay informed about events and community engagement opportunities to provide additional input.
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Share My son suffers from really bad allergies. He’s constantly on allergy medicine and when pollen peaks it’s very hard on him. Is any consideration being given to balancing pollen levels or planting species that produce pollen with less common allergens? on Facebook Share My son suffers from really bad allergies. He’s constantly on allergy medicine and when pollen peaks it’s very hard on him. Is any consideration being given to balancing pollen levels or planting species that produce pollen with less common allergens? on X (formerly Twitter) Share My son suffers from really bad allergies. He’s constantly on allergy medicine and when pollen peaks it’s very hard on him. Is any consideration being given to balancing pollen levels or planting species that produce pollen with less common allergens? on Linkedin Email My son suffers from really bad allergies. He’s constantly on allergy medicine and when pollen peaks it’s very hard on him. Is any consideration being given to balancing pollen levels or planting species that produce pollen with less common allergens? link
My son suffers from really bad allergies. He’s constantly on allergy medicine and when pollen peaks it’s very hard on him. Is any consideration being given to balancing pollen levels or planting species that produce pollen with less common allergens?
Shelley asked 4 days agoThank you for sharing this concern. As the plan develops, we will consider species selection and diversity, including opportunities to select appropriate tree species that provide community benefits while considering potential impacts. Click the subscribe button on this page to stay informed about events and community engagement opportunities to provide additional input.
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Existing Conditions Assessment
Urban Forest Master Plan is currently at this stageEnd Date: September 2026
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Best Practices Research
this is an upcoming stage for Urban Forest Master PlanEnd Date: October 2026
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Stakeholder Engagement
this is an upcoming stage for Urban Forest Master PlanEnd Date: October 2026
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Goals and Strategy Development
this is an upcoming stage for Urban Forest Master PlanEnd Date: November 2026
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Draft Plan Development
this is an upcoming stage for Urban Forest Master PlanEnd Date: December 2026
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Final Plan Development
this is an upcoming stage for Urban Forest Master PlanEnd Date: January 2027
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Final Plan Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Urban Forest Master PlanEnd Date: Winter 2027
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Urban Forest Master Plan FAQs
- What is an Urban Forest Master Plan?
- What is an urban forest and where does it grow?
- What is canopy cover?
- What is Orange County’s current tree canopy cover?
- What benefits from trees will we study with the development of the Urban Forest Master Plan?
- What are Orange County’s goals?
- Is this plan only about planting new trees, or does it address existing trees too?
- When will the Urban Forest Master Plan be complete?
- What does Florida-Friendly landscaping mean?
- How can the public get involved in development of the Urban Forest Master Plan?
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Environmental Policy Coordinator
Orange County's Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department
AMEmail alan.marshall@ocfl.net
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