Case Study: City of Tallahassee improves urban tree canopy with Davey Tree’s inventory and urban forest master plan

City of Tallahassee improves urban forest management with Davey through 3 goals and 13 action steps

The City of Tallahassee, FL sought to improve the management and quality of its urban tree canopy. To guide this effort, they engaged Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) for a comprehensive urban forest assessment and strategic planning service.

The solution involved Davey completing a major tree inventory and a data-driven urban forest master plan. This process included a canopy assessment, community outreach, and an operational review, culminating in a plan with three key goals and thirteen actionable steps. The results provided the city with a clear roadmap to enhance canopy quality, maintain coverage levels, and engage the community for a more sustainable and beneficial urban forest.

City of Tallahassee, FL