Whitby’s urban forest includes all of the trees on both public and private land across Town. A study for this project estimates there are between 1.3 and 1.9 million trees in Whitby, covering about 25% of the Town. Our urban forest provides oxygen, shade, cooling, stormwater management, carbon storage, and many other essential services and benefits. These services are valued at over $6.3 million per year!
As our community grows, our trees face challenges from urban development, climate change, invasive species, and more. Whitby’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) will help us maintain, protect, and enhance our tree cover over the next 20 years.
A Draft UFMP is being drafted with careful consideration for the information gathered though the tree inventory, urban forest canopy cover analysis, policy and technical review, and Phase 1 engagement. This 20-year plan outlines a long-term vision for our urban forest and identifies goals, targets, and strategic actions to support the maintenance, protection and enhancement of Whitby's urban forest.
Updated Timeline for the Urban Forest Management Plan
Thank you for your continued interest in shaping the Town of Whitby’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). We’d like to share an important update on the project timeline.
Draft Plan & Online Survey The Draft UFMP and accompanying online survey will now be available in fall 2025. This will be your opportunity to review the Plan and provide feedback to help guide the future of Whitby’s urban forest. Specific dates will be shared once confirmed.
Community Engagement Session The second public engagement session will also be held in fall 2025. A date has not yet been finalized, but we will provide further details as soon as they are available. We hope you will join us for this important discussion.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these scheduling changes. Your input plays an important role in shaping a sustainable, resilient urban forest in Whitby.
Stay Connected Please check back for updates or email us at urbanforest@whitby.ca if you have any questions.
Whitby’s urban forest includes all of the trees on both public and private land across Town. A study for this project estimates there are between 1.3 and 1.9 million trees in Whitby, covering about 25% of the Town. Our urban forest provides oxygen, shade, cooling, stormwater management, carbon storage, and many other essential services and benefits. These services are valued at over $6.3 million per year!
As our community grows, our trees face challenges from urban development, climate change, invasive species, and more. Whitby’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) will help us maintain, protect, and enhance our tree cover over the next 20 years.
A Draft UFMP is being drafted with careful consideration for the information gathered though the tree inventory, urban forest canopy cover analysis, policy and technical review, and Phase 1 engagement. This 20-year plan outlines a long-term vision for our urban forest and identifies goals, targets, and strategic actions to support the maintenance, protection and enhancement of Whitby's urban forest.
Updated Timeline for the Urban Forest Management Plan
Thank you for your continued interest in shaping the Town of Whitby’s Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). We’d like to share an important update on the project timeline.
Draft Plan & Online Survey The Draft UFMP and accompanying online survey will now be available in fall 2025. This will be your opportunity to review the Plan and provide feedback to help guide the future of Whitby’s urban forest. Specific dates will be shared once confirmed.
Community Engagement Session The second public engagement session will also be held in fall 2025. A date has not yet been finalized, but we will provide further details as soon as they are available. We hope you will join us for this important discussion.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these scheduling changes. Your input plays an important role in shaping a sustainable, resilient urban forest in Whitby.
Stay Connected Please check back for updates or email us at urbanforest@whitby.ca if you have any questions.
