Municipal Forestry in the City of North Las Vegas

Municipal forestry refers to the management of forests and woods owned by a city or town. The City of North Las Vegas has implemented a Municipal Forestry program for its many benefits.

The many benefits of incorporating more trees include:

Meet Eddie Rodriguez, our Municipal Forester and

Certified Arborist WE-3916A

As Municipal Forester Eddie manages and maintains all of the trees in the City of North Las Vegas. His primary job is tree sustainability, he does this by applying tree preservation techniques, mitigating urban heat islands, examining air quality, assessing tree health, and managing potential risks.

Eddie has over 20 years experience of working with trees. Eddie’s priority is his 2032 tree planting goal. According to Eddie, the number of trees to plant in North Las Vegas is “whatever it takes,” to positively impact the City.

Future Municipal Forestry Projects Include:
The Historic Kiel Ranch Orchard Restoration
Tree Preservation Ordinances
Alexander Library Planting Project
First Annual 2024 Arbor Day Celebration
National Recognition by Tree City USA
First Tree Inventory and Canopy Study
Urban Forest Management Plan

The First Annual City of North Las Vegas Arbor Day Celebration

The City of North Las Vegas hosted its First Annual Arbor Day Event at Liberty Park, outside North Las Vegas City Hall on October 23, 2024. The event, hosted by award winning meteorologist Kevin Janison, brought together community members for a morning of education, fun, and environmental stewardship. 

Highlights:

• Students learned proper tree care and maintenance techniques.
• Educational demonstrations were provided to promote the environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees.
• The event aligned with "Make a Difference Day," the largest national day of community service, reinforcing the City’s commitment to proactive planning, community improvement and preventative maintenance.