Designate Coast Live Oak as Richmond's official native tree
Resolution Resolution No. 143-25
In Plain English
City Council asked staff in June to pick an official tree for Richmond. The Urban Forest Advisory Committee created a list of 4 drought-tolerant native trees, then 597 residents voted online. The Coast Live Oak won and supports over 160 species of moths and butterflies.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
Public Comments
1 public comment — 1 spoken
- Janet FlintIn person
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