The Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice will lead citywide coordination of the plan, tracking progress, supporting research, and working with agencies, community groups, advocates, and private landowners.
NYC Parks currently manages about 24,500 acres of tree canopy, representing more than half of the city’s total canopy.
To meet future goals, the agency will assess the staffing, equipment and resources needed to maintain additional trees as canopy expands.
The plan also calls for agencies with tree-covered properties, including NYCHA campuses, public schools, and other public facilities, to designate staff responsible for coordinating tree care efforts.
The plan also proposes improving how the City manages its urban forest resources. This includes creating standardized contracts for tree maintenance across agencies, expanding forest monitoring, and improving coordination between departments.