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