Urban Forest Master Plan

The City of Rochester’s Forestry Division, located within the Department of Environmental Services (DES), manages the care and maintenance of approximately 64,000 public trees along City streets and in City parks and cemeteries. This work includes tree pest management, pruning, planting, removal, inspection, and responding to public requests. Currently, this division is updating the City’s Urban Forest Master Plan, last completed in 2012. The plan will incorporate community input, with multiple opportunities for public engagement both in person, through an online survey and meetings. The update will outline the city’s forestry initiatives to address issues such as environmental justice, climate change, and educational opportunities.