Urban Forest Master Plan

The Bellflower City Council recently adopted its first Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP), a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the sustainable management, care and expansion of trees throughout our community. The UFMP establishes a long-term vision for protecting and enhancing Bellflower's urban forest across the City's public spaces. By proactively caring for and expanding the City's tree canopy, the UFMP aims to improve the visual appeal and quality of life for our residents by supporting neighborhood beautification, providing shade, promoting environmental resilience, and creating long-term community benefits for generations to come. Developed using data-driven best management practices, the UFMP is informed by a citywide tree inventory, canopy assessment and review of industry standards, policies and sustainable tree management practices.

Key elements of the Urban Forest Master Plan include:

• Long-term vision: A long-term roadmap for managing and expanding Bellflower's urban forest.

• Data-driven planning: Tree inventories, canopy assessments and policy analysis to inform decision-making.

• Community-focused engagement: Surveys and community engagement events to gather resident perspectives and shape plan goals.

• Community benefits: Improved air quality, reduced urban heat impacts, enhanced stormwater management and public health benefits.

Thank you to the residents, community members, and stakeholders who participated in the UFMP survey and public outreach process. Your input played an important role in shaping the City's first-ever adopted Urban Forest Master Plan and will help guide the future of the City's urban forest for generations to come. The community participation helped ensure that the UFMP reflects the needs, values, and vision of the people who live, work, and play in our city. Thank you for helping us plan for a healthier, greener, and more resilient future.

To review the vision, goals and tree care methodologies, view the Urban Forest Master Plan here.

This effort supports Goal #4 of Bellflower's 2025-27 Strategic Plan: Improve Quality of Life and Visual Appeal in the City