Community Meeting on Forest Renewal Project and
Carob Tree Assessment and Replacement Project

May 7, 2008        7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The City of Santa Monica presents an overview of the
Community Forest Renewal Program and discussion of the Carob Tree Assessment & Replacement Project.

May 7th, 2008 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Civic Auditorium - East Wing
1855 Main Street

A panel composed of city staff and experts in the field of urban forestry will discuss best management practices
and take your questions on the recent Carob tree assessment, and the upcoming removal and replacement project.

Featured Panelists include:

Glenn Flamik, State Urban Forestry Coordinator,
California Department of Forestry

Gail Church, Immediate Past President, California ReLeaf

Jim Clark, PhD; HortScience

George Gonzalez, Chief Forester, City of Los Angeles

Dan Hardgrove, Past President, California Urban Forests Council

Gordon Mann, Urban Forest Services Director,
Sacramento Tree Foundation

Jeanette Schachtner, Deputy City Attorney, City of Santa Monica

Walt Warriner, Community Forester, City of Santa Monica

 

As part of the FY 07/08 Community Forest Renewal Program, staff conducted a study of mature carob trees throughout the city.  The objective was to determine their health, viability and any risk that could be associated with declining condition.  Three hundred trees were found to have a substantial risk level.  Here is some helpful background information you may wish to read before the meeting:

HortScience Carob Tree Report

Community Forest Management Plan

Parking in the Civic Center Parking lot and structure is free for this public meeting. The Civic Center is served by Big Blue Bus lines 1,3,7,8 & 10 and is wheelchair-accessible. For other disability-related accommodations, please call (310) 458-8301 (TTY 917-6626) on or before May 5, 2008.Community Meeting

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