Thanks, Erica! :)
On Jan 27, 2017, at 12:09 PM, Erica Smith wrote:
Hi folks,
I'm on the board of UC Green and I can confirm that we will continue
to host weekly Pruning Clubs (every Monday evening during the
summer, contact me if you're interested in joining us!). The
Pruning Club events focus on smaller trees that can be pruned with
hand tools while standing with two feet on the ground (so no power
tools or climbing).
Thanks!
Erica
On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 5:36:43 PM UTC-5, Linda Lee wrote:
Thanks, Karena and J.HA. I share your concerns about the possible
disturbance of plantings under trees - some visible (like ground
covers), and some not visible. Brian said they will definitely be
mindful of other plants in the tree pits, and won't mulch tree pits
whose surfaces are level with the sidewalk/curb UCD (or where there
are heaving roots). Before the project begins UCD will circulate
information about the project via doorknob hangers, and residents can
contact Brian with any questions/concerns. UCD isn't looking to do
anything invasive, just protective (for the curbside trees only). I
believe UC Tree Tenders will continue to observe and prune sidewalk
trees as they've done in the past -- any tree tenders out there who
can comment on this?
Re. the street cleaning vacuum thingy, I'm sure this is managed by
some other department at UCD. You could go to their website and
check.
cheers
L
On Jan 26, 2017, at 9:49 AM, Karena Valentine wrote:
> Just curious (disclaimer: I don't live in the area that will be
> impacted by tree mulching): will UCD honor residents who do not want
> their tree pits mulched? Are they also going to maintain sidewalk
> trees in other ways (i.e. timing branches, cleaning up fruit
> dropped, and tending to any instances of disease)? My understanding
> is residents are responsible for the property (including trees) up
> to the curb in front of their house. If UCD is taking it upon
> themselves to start tending people's property, to what extent are
> those responsibilities shared with the homeowner? I know some people
> have plants in the area around tree pits, or add annuals, which UCD
> certainly wouldn't be aware of this time of year, and mulching may
> impact plant growth. Is UCD asking every household whether or not
> they want their trees mulched?
>
> While I respect UCD's efforts to be good stewards of our
> neighborhood, this seems it could be particularly controversial,
> especially if homeowners aren't even consulted on the matter. It's
> good to at least one they're using appropriate (arborist) mulching
> material. I know I would be a little upset if someone came and
> mulched our tree pit without my knowledge or consent.
>
> Just my two cents.
> Karena
>
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