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What this does

The initiative sets a target of 30 percent tree canopy coverage for Miami-Dade County, which impacts local land-use planning, public space management, and opportunities for community-led tree planting events.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Miami-Dade County residents

Residents are the target participants for community tree planting efforts and the intended recipients of urban forest improvements.

Local organizations

Organizations may partner with the initiative to plan tree planting events.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

Million Trees Miami is a community-wide campaign led by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces department. The initiative aims to increase the county's coverage to 30 percent to improve environmental and social conditions.

Key Facts

  • The initiative aims to achieve a minimum of 30 percent tree canopy coverage across Miami-Dade County.
  • The campaign was developed by Neat Streets Miami, formerly known as the Miami-Dade Community Image Advisory Board.
  • The program encourages community partnerships and tree planting events.
  • Interested parties can contact the initiative via email at greenup@miamidade.gov.
  • The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces department is located at the Hickman Building, 275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33128.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of Million Trees Miami?
The goal is to achieve a 30 percent tree canopy cover for Miami-Dade County.
How can my organization get involved?
Organizations can build a partnership or plan a tree planting event by emailing greenup@miamidade.gov.

Why It Matters

The initiative sets a target of 30 percent tree canopy coverage for Miami-Dade County, which impacts local land-use planning, public space management, and opportunities for community-led tree planting events.

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Connected Entities

location275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33128Physical address of the department.Map →
organizationMiami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open SpacesThe department overseeing the initiative.Map →
organizationNeat Streets MiamiThe organization that developed the Million Trees Miami campaign; formerly the MMap →
locationHickman BuildingLocation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces department.Map →
personChristina WhiteDirector of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces.Map →
organizationMillion Trees MiamiA community-wide initiative to increase urban tree canopy.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.miamidade.gov

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