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126 | CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN STATUS OF THE URBAN FOREST PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TREES 2.4 Increasing Canopy Cover The new City goal to reach 25% canopy cover in every residential neighborhood in 25 years was established based on the canopy cover analysis, a financial analysis, and discussions with City staff. Currently, there are 26 of 77 neighborhoods in Pleasanton that are under 25% canopy cover. To reach 25% canopy cover in every neighborhood, strategic planning and sustained efforts are necessary. The canopy cover increase analysis identifies the total number of new trees required to in each neighborhood to meet this objective over the next 25 years. These planting efforts consider varying tree species and canopy sizes, ensuring a diverse and resilient urban forest. Table 2-6 presents the total number of new trees per mature canopy size that would need to be planted in each neighborhood over the next 25 years to achieve 25% canopy cover in each of the targeted neighborhoods. Assuming a combination of tree sizes, planting approximately 6,262 trees over the next 25 years would progress the City toward achieving this canopy goal. As the City implements this goal, they will need to monitor progress, and adjust strategies to stay on track toward the 2049 target. See Appendix F for the methodology on the Canopy Cover Analysis. Table 2-6. Total Number of Trees Needed to Increase Canopy Cover in Targeted Neighborhoods Map ID Neighborhood Name Current Canopy Cover % 20 ft diameter canopy 30 ft diameter canopy 40 ft diameter canopy 50 ft diameter canopy Total Trees 18 Val Vista 15.5 1,010 273 155 322 1,760 72 Canyon Oaks 15.5 211 63 36 34 344 19 Valley Trails 18.9 237 64 37 120 458 32 California Somerset 19.0 113 24 14 40 191 62 Mission Park 19.4 285 71 40 38 434 74 Ironwood 19.7 194 58 33 55 340