Sophia Chapin
Urban Forest Master Plan
The Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) is the City of Fairfax's first comprehensive, 20-year roadmap for stewardship of its urban forest. Development began in May 2024 and proceeded through two Steering Committee meetings, two public open houses (July and October 2024, with a third in October 2025), stakeholder interviews, a public survey, and ongoing presentations to the Planning Commission, PRAB, Environmental Sustainability Committee, and City Council.
- Oct 10, 2024Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 4bUrban Forest Master Plan – Presentation by Sophia Chapin
Sophia Chapin, Stewardship Coordinator under the Urban Forester, presented an update on the Urban Forest Master Plan to PRAB.
- Feb 25, 2025City Council · item 4bProclamation acknowledging Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 24–28, 2025
Sophia Chapin, Stewardship Coordinator, received the Invasive Species Awareness Week proclamation on behalf of the city.
- Apr 10, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Identified as the current Stewardship Coordinator whose position is at risk due to the withdrawal of the SPROUT grant; the ESC is preparing a memo to City Council requesting continued funding beyond June 30, 2025.
- Feb 24, 2026City Council · item 3aProclamation: National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 23–27, 2026)
Sophia Chapin, Stewardship Coordinator and Urban Forestry Forest Rescues Program Manager representing Fairfax PRISM, received the proclamation acknowledging February 23–27, 2026 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week.