CITY OF LONG BEACH URBAN FOREST PLAN
COMMUNITY SURVEY

The City of Long Beach is developing an Urban Forest Plan (UFP) that will guide decisions related to new tree planting, removing trees, tree maintenance, and management of the city's urban forest. Success of the UFP will rely on your input to ensure the plan reflects the community’s ideas, priorities, and values for trees. Please tell us what you think!

The survey includes 20 questions and should take you approximately 5 minutes to complete. The survey will be open until October 31, 2025, and participants can be entered to win one of ten $50 gift cards in an opportunity drawing.

Tree Equity and Access

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* 1. How do you feel about the amount of tree canopy (shade-giving tree tops) and green space in your neighborhood?

There’s plenty of tree canopy and green space

There’s a fair amount, but more would be nice

It feels limited and could use significant improvement

I’m not sure

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* 2. Does your neighborhood have planted street trees? (Street trees - Any tree that is planted in sidewalks, medians, and parks near and along the roadways which shade and grow over the road.)

Yes, and I support having them

Yes, but I wish we didn’t

No, but I wish we did

No, and I prefer not having them

Priorities and Concerns

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* 3. What are your top priorities for trees in Long Beach? (Select your top three priorities)

Increasing shade and cooling

Enhancing biodiversity and habitat for wildlife

Mitigating climate change

Improving the environment (air quality, water, pollution, etc.)

Providing aesthetic value

Supporting physical and mental health and well-being

Increasing property values

Increasing the sense of public safety

Providing a natural fence or living privacy screen

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Long Beach’s Urban Forest Plan will be a comprehensive guide for the City’s tree management. What would you like to see the City prioritize? (Select your top three goals)

Plant native trees that enhance native pollinators and wildlife habitats

Increase public safety by removing dead, dying, or otherwise hazardous trees

Reduce the risk of invasive pests and diseases

Implement a tree protection ordinance for private property

Prioritize planting drought tolerant and low-maintenance tree species

Better maintain and preserve existing trees

Increase canopy coverage to protect from urban heat island effects

Provide opportunities and educational resources for community members relating to trees

Launch a heritage tree program (an initiative to identify, protect, and celebrate trees that are of special significance due to their age, size, historical connection, or ecological importance)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Where would you like to see more trees planted in Long Beach? (Select your top three options)

Back yards

Along the Los Angeles River or San Gabriel River

Front yards

Sidewalks and streets

Apartment communities

Parking lots

Schools

Commercial areas

Neighborhoods

New buildings/developments

Biking and walking paths

Parks

I would not like to see more trees in Long Beach

Other (please specify)

Community Engagement and Participation

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* 6. Would you be willing to plant, maintain, and care for a street tree in front of your property?

Yes

Yes, but ONLY if the tree itself is free and planted by volunteers

No, I do not want to plant street trees in front of my property

Not applicable

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* 7. What barriers prevent you from wanting to plant a tree on your property or in the adjacent parkway? (Select your top three barriers)

Roots (Broken sidewalks/streets)

Blocked street lights

Hazards (falling limbs/leaves)

Maintenance (cost/need)

Environmental/Health (allergies/pests)

Obstructing Power Lines

Aesthetic concerns

Mess (leaves/flowers/fruit)

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which of the following factors would make you more inclined to plant a tree on your property? (Select all that apply)

Financial support to offset watering costs

Free trees provided for planting

Help with planting tree(s)

A list of recommended tree species and guidance on where to plant them

Financial assistance for ongoing tree care and maintenance (e.g., trimming, pruning)

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Have you participated in any volunteer tree planting or maintenance events in Long Beach?

Yes

If yes, please describe your experience:

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* 10. Which of the following urban forest activities would you be willing to participate in? (Select all that apply)

Plant a tree on your private property

Promote the Urban Forest program through community outreach and social media

Attend a tree education workshop (in-person or virtual)

Encourage your landlord to allow tree planting on a property you rent

Help the City promote the Urban Forest program through community outreach and social media

Volunteer or help organize a community tree planting event

Volunteer to provide basic tree care in your neighborhood (watering and weeding)

I am not interested in participating in the City’s Urban Forest programming

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating in such activities?

Lack of time

Lack of information

Lack of child care

Lack of transportation

Lack of language access/translation

Physical or mobility limitations

Not interested in participating

Not applicable

Other (please specify)

Additional Feedback

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* 12. Do you have any suggestions or comments for the Urban Forest Plan team?

Stay Connected + Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card!

If you'd like to stay informed about the Urban Forest Plan, hear about future volunteer opportunities, or enter our opportunity drawing for a chance to win a $50 gift card, please share your contact information below.
We'll only contact winner and those who opt in to receive updates. Your information will not be shared.

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* 13. What would you like to sign up for? (Select all that apply)

Enter me into the $50 gift card drawing

I'd like to receive updates about the Urban Forest Plan

I'm interested in volunteering or participating in future events

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* 14. Contact Information

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

These following demographic questions are optional but encouraged. Your responses help us ensure we’re reaching a diverse and representative group. Feel free to skip any questions you prefer not to answer.

CITY OF LONG BEACH URBAN FOREST PLANCOMMUNITY SURVEY

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* 1. How do you feel about the amount of tree canopy (shade-giving tree tops) and green space in your neighborhood?

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* 2. Does your neighborhood have planted street trees? (Street trees - Any tree that is planted in sidewalks, medians, and parks near and along the roadways which shade and grow over the road.)

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* 3. What are your top priorities for trees in Long Beach? (Select your top three priorities)

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* 4. Long Beach’s Urban Forest Plan will be a comprehensive guide for the City’s tree management. What would you like to see the City prioritize? (Select your top three goals)

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* 5. Where would you like to see more trees planted in Long Beach? (Select your top three options)

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* 6. Would you be willing to plant, maintain, and care for a street tree in front of your property?

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* 7. What barriers prevent you from wanting to plant a tree on your property or in the adjacent parkway? (Select your top three barriers)

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* 8. Which of the following factors would make you more inclined to plant a tree on your property? (Select all that apply)

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* 9. Have you participated in any volunteer tree planting or maintenance events in Long Beach?

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* 10. Which of the following urban forest activities would you be willing to participate in? (Select all that apply)

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* 11. What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating in such activities?

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* 12. Do you have any suggestions or comments for the Urban Forest Plan team?

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* 13. What would you like to sign up for? (Select all that apply)

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* 14. Contact Information

CITY OF LONG BEACH URBAN FOREST PLAN
COMMUNITY SURVEY