Greenspace and Ecosystem
GE 1: Increase tree cover and diversity, particularly in the priority neighborhoods, 6.5% by 2030 and 15% by 2040 (an increase of 3,660 acres and 7,000 acres respectively with growth coming from species that are native and climate adaptive).GE 2: Increase pollinator supportiveness of lawns and grassland in community and achieve a 30% turf replacement with native grasses and wildflowers on public lands and 5% replacement on private lands by 2030 with identified pollinator “corridors” given priority on private-to-public and public-to-private lands. (A decrease of 3,000 acres of turf county-wide).
GE 3: Reduce heat island effect through Community-wide “dark” impervious surface coverage particularly in neighborhoods identified with higher heat island impacts 10% by 2030 and 23% by 2040. (a decrease of 3,260 acres by 2030 and 7,500 acres by 2040).GE 4: Reduce invasive species and increase climate resilience and biodiversity of community's tree canopy, parks and greenspaces (increased biodiversity focused on species that are native and climate adaptive).
