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The 2012 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond and the Park Forestry Program

Urban Forestry Council October 23, 2012

2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond

SAN FRANCISCO CLEAN&SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKSBOND

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Park Forestry Program:

I Background & Overview

PROGRAMGOAL: Address hazardous trees to protect life and property, and replant trees for a safer and healthier urban forest

Existing Condition of

IiSan Francisco’s Urban Forests

• Approximately 100,000 trees • Current forest is aging • Many tree stands are of a single age class • Low species diversity Insect and disease pressures

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Existing Condition of in Francisco’s Urban Forests

A hazard rating system provides a framework for prioritizing trees most in need of attention -

Hazard Tree Assessment

Declining Monterey Pine • The Department hired an independent arborist consultant to develop a tree risk assessment program

• Hazard ratings based on health, structure and possible targets

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Measures to protect wildlife

• Wildlife experts consulted about work • Plan for vegetation removal during non-breeding season • When work must happen during breeding season, surveys conducted and, if necessary, project delayed until after breeding -- I4SL A_j Sch -

Park Forestry Program: Funding

• Proposed ballot measure 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond would provide $4 Million • 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond - $4 Million • The Department received a $100,000 grant from California Department of Forestiy and Fire Protection towards assessment work

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Forestry Program: Next Steps

• Community Outreach • Tree pruning and removal per assessment recommendations • Replanting

2008 Park Forestry Program: Sites: High Priority

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