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Strategic direction 3. Protect, restore, expand, and enhance natural and historic resources, and
increase resource-based activities.
Action 3.3. Integrate natural resources, trees and natural resource interpretation into the design of public spaces.
Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
3.3.1. Explore opportunities to participate in and join the Biophilic Cities movement.
DPR PRC, UFC Operating budget short term $
(0–5 years)

3.3.2. Expand natural areas and tree canopy within high-density corridors.
DPR, DES, CPHD Property owners Operating budget, private funding continuous $$

3.3.3. Promote the planting, preservation, and maintenance of canopy trees on public and private land.
DPR, DES, CPHD UFC, property owners Operating budget, private funding continuous $$

3.3.4. Expand and work with partners to extend non-native invasive species management and public education campaigns. (See also
6.2.5.)
DPR PRC, DES, NRJAG, volunteers, Operating budget, grants continuous $
property owners

3.3.5. Add interpretive signage within public spaces that highlight the natural resources and the benefits those resources provide.
DPR APS, DES, environmental Capital budget, operating budget short term $$
organizations (0–5 years)

3.3.6. Expand and promote official recognition programs for important natural resources, such as the Notable Tree, Champion Tree and
Specimen Tree programs.
DPR UFC, environmental Operating budget continuous $$
organizations

3.3.7. Increase the diversity of habitats for critical species and develop maintenance guidelines.
DPR DES, NRJAG Operating budget continuous $$

3.3.8. Explore opportunities to use public art to interpret natural resources.
DPR, AED, DES, CPHD ART Operating budget, capital budget, continuous $
private funding, grants

Action 3.4. Foster, develop, and promote nature-based education, recreation, and training programming across
ages and skill levels.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
3.4.1. Enhance and expand nature-based interpretive and educational opportunities for children, starting at pre-school age, as well as
adults and seniors.
DPR, APS Operating budget medium term $
(5–10 years)

3.4.2. Provide outdoor leadership training to better connect residents of all ages to nature.
DPR, APS Operating budget medium term $
(5–10 years)

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