HB1153 establishes model urban forestry ordinances and grant programs to support local governments in managing urban forests and promoting tree.

HB1153 aims to enhance urban forest management in Washington by providing model ordinances and recommendations for local jurisdictions. The Department of Natural Resources is tasked with developing these models and offering technical assistance and grants to cities and counties that adopt them. The bill emphasizes the importance of retaining significant trees during development and introduces tree bank programs as a means to offset tree removal.

HB1153 establishes model urban forestry ordinances and grant programs to support local governments in managing urban forests and promoting tree.

HB1153 aims to enhance urban forest management in Washington by providing model ordinances and recommendations for local jurisdictions. The Department of Natural Resources is tasked with developing these models and offering technical assistance and grants to cities and counties that adopt them. The bill emphasizes the importance of retaining significant trees during development and introduces tree bank programs as a means to offset tree removal.