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The Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution No. 3771 in March 2020 to authorize the acquisition of property easements and access rights around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of the 2019 Flight Corridor Safety Program. The program aims to remove trees and other obstructions that interfere with aircraft landing and takeoff corridors, in compliance with FAA requirements and state law. The Port is directed to first pursue voluntary negotiations with affected property owners, but is authorized to use eminent domain condemnation proceedings if those negotiations fail.

The Port of Seattle Commission is introducing Resolution 3771 to support the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019, which involves removing trees near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that obstruct FAA-designated flight approach and departure paths. The program seeks to acquire permanent easements on private properties to prevent future obstructions and ensure ongoing compliance with FAA regulations and the airport's operating certificate. If voluntary negotiations with property owners fail, the Port is authorized to pursue condemnation as a last resort to secure the necessary property rights.

The Green Cities Partnership, funded by the Port of Seattle, supports healthy urban forests in the near-airport communities of SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines through community-based restoration projects. Key initiatives include a Forest Steward Program, where trained volunteers lead park and natural area restoration efforts, and a Neighborhood Tree Program offering tree walks, plantings, and care activities. The project also includes an urban forest assessment and a community-supported enhancement plan aimed at reducing carbon emissions 80% from 2007 levels by 2050.