The Port of Seattle Commission adopted Order No. 2023-10 in July 2023, establishing guiding principles for environmental land stewardship across all Port-owned properties, with a focus on protecting, restoring, and expanding trees, forests, and other natural habitats. The order directs the Port to balance airport operations and development with responsible environmental practices, including replacing removed trees, prioritizing native species, and applying an equity and environmental justice lens to stewardship decisions. It also calls for developing a formal Aviation Land Stewardship Plan and new tree replacement standards for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport property by the end of 2023.Open full document
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The Port of Seattle Commission adopted Order No. 2023-10 to establish principles guiding the Port’s environmental land stewardship efforts related to trees, forest, and other habitat. The order outlines five core principles covering comprehensive stewardship, infrastructure planning, equity and environmental justice, community partnerships, and holistic habitat management. It also directs the Port to develop an Aviation (SEA) Land Stewardship Plan and adopt SEA tree replacement standards by Q4 2023.