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Ukiah, CA

Upcoming Climate Action Opportunity

Potential Deadline for Applications to the Continuous Posting for the Urban Forestry Technician Position

May 22, 2026

The City of Ukiah considers implementing a Climate Resilient Forest Grant Program that involves planting approximately 772 trees across parks, streets, and community sites to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate resilience. The program supports tree establishment and maintenance activities aligned with arboricultural standards while engaging underserved communities to co-develop equitable resilience strategies. The Urban Forestry Technician position provides community education and outreach services to enhance understanding of trees' climate action and resilience benefits. The initiative also discusses assisting with asphalt and concrete reduction projects to address urban heat.

Recent Actions

2026


Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on one piece of legislation. On June 15, 2022, the City of Ukiah adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution addressing climate change impacts across multiple sectors. The resolution focuses on transitioning to 100% renewable energy, reducing emissions from buildings and municipal vehicles, expanding public transportation options, managing organic waste, increasing urban tree coverage to reduce heat, and updating zoning to encourage compact development. These actions are designed to help Ukiah address local climate risks including drought, flooding, wildfires, and power outages while recognizing that marginalized communities face greater vulnerability to these impacts.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on one climate planning document from the City of Ukiah. The 2014 Climate Action Plan focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through initiatives in energy efficiency, transportation, land use, solid waste management, water conservation, and climate adaptation. Key programs include promoting renewable energy adoption, increasing waste diversion rates, and preparing infrastructure for climate impacts like temperature increases, reduced precipitation, and wildfire risk. The plan established a 2020 target date for implementation of emission reduction strategies across commercial, residential, and community sectors.

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