The Green Burien Partnership 2025 Snapshot highlights the City of Burien's urban forestry and environmental stewardship efforts, including planting 607 trees on city property, distributing over 800 free trees to the community, and protecting 516 trees during development. The program, funded entirely through external grants and partnerships with organizations like King Conservation District, also engaged youth and volunteers through 12 community events and a paid youth stewardship program at Hilltop Park. Burien was recognized in 2025 as an Evergreen Community with 25 years as Tree City USA and 8 years of Growth Award.Open full document
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The Green Burien Partnership 2025 Snapshot summarizes the program’s accomplishments in urban forest stewardship, including 607 trees planted on City property, over 800 free trees distributed to the community, and more than 500,000 square feet of land in active restoration. The program is funded entirely through external grants and partnerships, with King Conservation District providing a 0.5 FTE position. The snapshot highlights community engagement efforts including youth stewardship programs, volunteer events, and recognition of Burien as an Evergreen Community and 25-year Tree City USA.