The City of Irvine is continuing its work to grow a healthy urban forest by planting and replacing trees across the city. Each year, about 900 to 1,500 trees are replaced to maintain canopy coverage and prevent loss from storms, pests, or aging.
A $1 million Capital Improvement Program approved by the City Council in 2025 will fund the planting of over 2,000 new trees through Fiscal Year 2026/27. The project focuses on filling vacant tree sites, expanding shade in priority areas, and improving streetscapes, parks, and public spaces…