Sustainable Sammamish: Let’s talk about trees

This year, as part of the King Conservation District Urban Forestry Program, Sammamish received a City-wide tree canopy assessment. The assessment provides us with data on canopy cover from 2017 to 2023 and supports urban forest planning efforts. At ~54% canopy cover, the City of Sammamish has one of the densest tree canopies in King County. 

With over 2,000 acres in residential zones comprising 96% of plantable space throughout the city, expanding Sammamish’s canopy is well within reach. Trees in Sammamish do more than just make the city beautiful; they also enhance livability, promote health and well-being, and support wildlife and habitat.

Tree giveaway alert

Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Issaquah

Plant a free tree for a greener future! The 2026 Tree Giveaway Program is a joint program open to all City of Sammamish residents, including groups and organizations such as schools,

faith organizations, non-profits, HOA’s, and small businesses under 25 employees within the City limits.

Sign up form: https://treegiveaway.org/sammamish

Tree catalog: https://treegiveaway.org/treehub/issaquah-sammamish/2026/catalog.html

ALSO: This year, City of Sammamish is celebrating the 15th anniversary of being certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat. A Community Wildlife Habitat provides habitat for wildlife throughout the community. You can participate by transforming your backyard or organization green space into a wildlife habitat too! 

To learn more about creating habitat at home and explore certification with the National Wildlife Federation, visit the following resource: www.sammamishstewards.org/your-wildlife-habitat