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Dutch elm disease resistant "Prospector" Elm planted March 1996.
Dutch elm disease resistant "Prospector" Elm planted March 1996.
Large limb failure due to internal decay.
Large limb failure due to internal decay.

English Elm Preservation Project Fact Sheet

For more information call Dan Pskowski, City Arborist at (916) 808-6368.

Purpose

  • The removal of structurally unsound trees.
  • The preservation of trees through nontraditional pruning methods.
  • Reforestation of large canopy shade trees in appropriate locations.

History

  • English elms are over 100 years old and were planted during the 1870 to 1910.
  • 1938 Catastrophic wind storm blew over 600 elms and loosened the roots on another 300 elms to the extent they had to be removed.
  • The elms were topped to a height of 55 to 65-foot to prevent anymore from blowing over.
  • August 1990 Dutch elm disease confirmed in Sacramento
  • August 1990 to present 268 elms (American, English, Siberian, & Chinese) have been removed because of Dutch elm disease.
  • November 1995 Dutch elm disease resistant elms become available in California

Program Plan

  • Aerial inspections shall be performed by private registered consulting arborist on up to 20% of the total English elm population. This will be a random sample of 300 English elms along the streets and in the parks. Inspections will start in July and be completed by October 2005.
  • Remedial work i.e. removal/pruning will be performed by private contractor. Removals will follow standard procedures for 30-day posting and notification of property owner unless tree is in eminent danger.
  • Pruning work will occur after mid-October because of Dutch elm disease concerns and completed by April 2006.
  • Public education will include presentations of program at neighborhood meetings in neighborhoods most directly impacted by the program. Information about this program will also be on the city’s web page.
  • Tree Services staff will carry out reforestation program in city park strips. Sacramento Tree Foundation will work with neighborhoods to promote support for the installation of replacement trees.

 


Urban Forest Services: (916) 808-6345; email urbanforestry@cityofsacramento.org

General Parks and Recreation Department information: (916) 808-5200
Administration Address: City Hall, 915 I Street, Fifth Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

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