The Chicago Forestry department is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the city's urban forest, which is a vital natural resource. They work towards expanding the tree canopy in every neighborhood of Chicago through initiatives like the Our Roots Chicago project, aiming to plant 75,000 new trees in the city. The department also maintains over 500,000 parkway trees, trims trees, addresses insect and disease problems, and responds to tree emergencies in the public way.
Collaborating with the US Forest Service and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Chicago Forestry department plays a crucial role in promoting tree health and combating climate change. They work with private developments to ensure the installation of improvements in the public way, and have a comprehensive urban forest management plan in place to sustain and enhance the city's street tree program. The department is supported by the Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board, which focuses on equitable distribution of new trees throughout the city's neighborhoods.
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