City Of Claremont: Call For Trees - 2022 Reforestation Program

Press release from the City of Claremont:

10/07/2021

The Community Services Department will begin planning for the 2022 Reforestation Program in mid-October. Those sites where a tree had been removed in the past year will be automatically included in the upcoming program.  If you are interested in a new tree and have not had a tree removed over the past year, please contact the Community Services Department. Staff will evaluate the proposed site to be sure it is a viable planting site. Factors considered when determining a viable site include adequate grow space, any interference with utility lines, sufficient site distance and traffic clearance, as well as maintenance resources, including an adequate and consistent water source. All sites must be evaluated and approved by an arborist prior to planting. New trees will be planted between December 2021 and April 2022 to take advantage of cool weather and winter precipitation.

Grant funds are being used to plant City trees. Per grant requirements trees are no larger than 15 gallons in size. Property owners may choose to have a larger tree planted at their cost. A larger tree costs $237.

Newly planted trees will be watered by the City for 90 days following planting. After the 90-day period, a water bag will be installed on the tree. From that point on property owners are responsible for watering. Newly planted trees will also receive a young tree checkup approximately 1-year after planting. This checkup includes light structural pruning, re-staking and tying, if necessary, and an overall health check.

For more information or to request a new tree, contact the Community Services Department by email at cdillman@ci.claremont.ca.us.

This press release was produced by the City of Claremont. The views expressed here are the author’s own.