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CITY OF LANGFORD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT INTO DRAFT URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

July 19, 2024
CITY OF LANGFORD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT INTO DRAFT URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

(Langford, B.C.) – The City of Langford is inviting residents to provide feedback on the draft Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) by attending an upcoming presentation and completing a survey that is now live and will close on August 25, 2024.

Phase One of the UFMP took place last November, seeking community input and insights to inform the vision and strategic direction of the draft Plan. Phase two public engagement will seek community feedback on the draft plan that will shape the City’s UFMP before it is finalized and presented to Council for adoption in the coming months.

In addition to the survey, the City of Langford invites residents to attend a presentation to learn more about the Plan on Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. This will provide an opportunity for residents to share feedback with City staff and the technical consultant at City Hall Council Chambers, located at 877 Goldstream Ave.

“Council recognizes the significance of Langford’s urban forest and wishes to formalize its protection and management through the creation of the City’s first Urban Forest Management Plan,” said Scott Goodmanson, Mayor of Langford. “Residents input is crucial in forming a shared vision and setting priorities to guide Langford’s urban forest management plan.”

Langford’s urban forest consists of all trees, forested areas, plants, soils, and ecosystem components located within the city boundary. Many types of trees make up the urban forest, including public street trees, park (i.e., ornamental) and woodland trees, as well as the trees on private land in both urban and rural landscapes. The City is developing its Urban Forest Management Strategy (UFMP) to establish directions and provide guidance for the management of the urban forest over the next 25 years.

The UFMP will contain tailored actions the City will seek to implement in achieving the community-led vision for its urban forest over the next 25 years. The UFMP will include: 

  • Baseline information on the current state of Langford’s urban forest.
  • A long-term vision for the City’s urban forest.
  • Program goals, recommendations, and targets.
  • Operational plans, policies, and specifications to support the Plan’s implementation.


The City of Langford encourages residents to visit LetsChatLangford.ca/UFMP to provide their input on the creation of the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan.

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LEARN MORE:

  • Survey is live and can be accessed on LetsChatLangford.ca/UFMP
  • Presentation on the draft Urban Forest Management Plan:
    Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    City Hall Council Chambers
    877 Goldstream Avenue (3rd Floor).
    Doors Open at 7 p.m.
    Presentation scheduled for 7.30 p.m.
    Public engagement at 8 p.m.
  • The draft Urban Forest Management Plan can be reviewed here.  

MEDIA CONTACT:
City of Langford
Harriet D’Costa, Communications Advisor
250-661-9346 | 

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