Trees
The Urban Forestry Section oversees the planting and maintenance of trees and other vegetation
along streets, sidewalks, and other City rights-of-way. The program works closely with nonprofit organizations to
increase the number of trees in the City and help improve the quality of life.
Current tree inventory includes over 30,000 palm species and 170,000 various shade trees.
What is an Urban Forest ?
An urban forest is simply trees and vegetation in and around a town or city environment. In San Diego, the only
part of the forest managed by public agencies is that which grows on public land such as along streets and highways,
in parks, and around public buildings. Like a natural forest, an urban forest is an entire ecosystem which includes
trees on both public and private property. However, unlike a natural forest, an urban forest
usually needs help from people to survive.
Tree Selection Guide
The City of San Diego's Tree Selection Guide (PDF: 48K) provides
information about trees recommended for use in the public right-of-way. The guide encourages selections
that are compatible with the planting location, thus preventing damage to public improvements, while
ensuring species diversity.
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