Welcome to our Programs in Development

Community Canopy Restoration Initiative (In Development)

Across Los Angeles, many sidewalks contain empty tree wells where shade trees once stood. Years of drought, wildfire, pests, and aging infrastructure have reduced urban tree canopy, leaving behind exposed pavement, hotter neighborhoods, and fewer ecological benefits.

Urban Tree Renewal for Resilience (UTRR) is a developing initiative of Wildfire Resilient Landscapes focused on restoring these lost planting spaces and supporting long-term community resilience.

The program is being designed to help identify locations where tree wells remain blocked by old stumps, restore planting spaces where feasible, and reintroduce climate-appropriate trees that support shade, biodiversity, and neighborhood health.

UTRR also emphasizes community engagement and local stewardship, recognizing that long-term resilience depends not only on planting trees but on supporting care, awareness, and shared responsibility for urban landscapes.

The initiative is currently in the planning and partnership development phase as WRL explores implementation models, funding pathways, and collaborative opportunities across Los Angeles.

As development progresses, UTRR aims to contribute to cooler neighborhoods, healthier ecosystems, and more resilient urban environments.

Urban tree canopy plays an important role in community well-being. Trees help reduce heat exposure, support biodiversity, improve air quality, and contribute to safer and more climate-adaptive neighborhoods.

Restoring lost planting spaces is one small but meaningful step toward rebuilding healthier urban landscapes over time.

Community Seed Access Initiative (In Development)

Wildfire Resilient Landscapes is developing Seed the Change, a community-based initiative designed to increase access to native plants while supporting long-term landscape resilience.

Many communities in California face increasing wildfire risk while lacking practical, accessible tools to transition toward fire-smart, ecologically supportive landscapes. Seed the Change is being designed to help address this gap through education, access to native plant materials, and support for restoration efforts.

The initiative is intended to provide educational seed starter kits that help households, schools, and community groups begin planting fire-resilient native species. A portion of the program proceeds will be directed toward supporting landscape restoration and resilience projects in communities that need additional resources.

Seed the Change is currently in the planning and development phase as WRL builds partnerships, funding pathways, and implementation capacity.

More information will be shared as the program progresses.