Annual Community Forestry Plan 10-11

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PRUNING: Pruning is the most important tool in the management plan; proper pruning can greatly extend the health, safety and life of trees. 1845 trees were pruned in fiscal year 2009-2010; this represents an decrease of 411 trees from fiscal year 2008- 2009. Of the 1845 trees pruned, 482 were by subcontractor at a cost of $73.00 per tree. PLANTING: Planting is the only way to insure the diversity of the community forest and every attempt is made to plant at least as many trees as removed. During the fiscal year 2009-2010, 250 trees were planted; this represents a increase of 10 trees from fiscal year 2008- 2009. All plantings were made by in house personnel. BUDGET: Salaries $176,162.00 Contractor Allocation: $45,000.00 Trees for planting: $10,000.00 TIME ALLOCATIONS: Pruning: 73% Removals: 15% Planting: 9% Other: 3% PROJECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 10-11: Removals: 300 Prunes: 1700 Plantings: 200 ACTION ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 09-10: PROMOTE TREE AWARENESS AND STEWARSHIP AMONG CITY RESIDENTS: A) Increase tree and forest educational opportunities for residents Working on a Citizen’s Tree Walk in conjunction with the Urban Forestry Commission. B) Continue with the annual Arbor Day celebration. Arbor Day was celebrated on April 2 with a tree planting in Metcalfe Park in partnership with The University City Children’s Center. . RECRUIT MEMBERS FOR THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMISSION A) A new board member was added UPDATE THE CITY’S STREET TREE INVENTORY A) Unable to obtain a TRIM grant no progress was made IMPLEMENT A MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES PLAN Plan was implemented in fall 2009 ACTION ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 10-11: CONTINUE TO ADVANCE THE BLOCK STREET TREE PRUNING ACROSS THE THIRD WARD.