City Of Claremont: Fall Reforestation Program

Press release from the City of Claremont:

09/08/2021

Community Services staff will begin planning for the 2021 Reforestation Program at the end of September. Reforestation occurs between October and April, when the weather is cooler. Properties that have had trees removed within the past year have already received tree planting information. If you would like a new street tree, contact Community Services using the information provided below. Community Services staff will determine if there is a viable planting site adjacent to your property. 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.

Each street has been designated with a set of species that is included in the Designated Street Tree List. This list can be found on that City’s website at www.ci.claremont.ca.us/trees.  Information regarding each species can be found at https://selectree.calpoly.edu/.

Each newly planted tree will be watered by the City’s contractor for the first 90 days. Following the 90-day period property owners are responsible for watering. All newly planted trees will receive a water bag to aid in responsible watering of the new tree.

The City is currently using grant funds to plant trees. The grants require that the trees are no larger than 15 gallons in size. Property owners may pay to have a larger tree planted. The cost for a 24” box tree is $237.

If you would like a new City tree, or have any questions, please contact the Community Services Department at (909) 399-5431 or email garciag@ci.claremont.ca.us.

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