1. Urban Forestry and Tree Maintenance Program in Redondo Beach
Public Works Department
January 31, 2008

2. Focus on Trees Quality of trees, quality of life
Inventory of 11,507 trees Citywide
Value of trees in City approximately $30 Million
Trees (public & private) enhance the look and desirability of the City, which has a direct effect on property values
"The best friend on earth of man is the tree. When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources of the earth."
- Frank Lloyd Wright

3. Top Species of Trees in the City
SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA (2,030)
MEXICAN FAN PALM (1,959)
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE (761)
CHINESE ELM (655)
CAJEPUT TREE (336)
CARROTWOOD (312)
KING PALM (262)
ALEPPO PINE (241)
BRAZILIAN PEPPER (232)
INDIAN LAUREL FIG (211)

4. Historically Significant Trees
Criteria
Age
Historical Value
Esthetic quality
Location
Rarity
Size

5. Trees Provide Numerous Benefits
Reduce storm water runoff
Filter airborne pollutants
Remove atmospheric carbon dioxide
Reduce stress
Reduces utility cost

6. Best Management Practices
Planting
Removal
Preservation
Replacement
Liability
Infrastructure

7. City Tree Maintenance 4-year pruning schedule
West Coast Arborists budget $192,000
Trim to International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards and American National Standard for Tree Care Operations (ANSI)
"Nationally, the 60 million street trees have an average value of $525 per tree.“
- Management Information Services

8. Four-year Tree Pruning Schedule
“The planting of trees means improved water quality, resulting in less runoff and erosion. This allows more recharging of the ground water supply. Wooded areas help prevent the transport of sediment and chemicals into streams.”
- USDA Forest Service

9. Tree City USA Four qualifying criteria: Participation in Arbor Day
$2.00 per capita for trees
Tree Ordinance
Tree Management

10. City Website Information
Grid Schedule
Species List
Urban Forestry Links
FAQ’S
Arbor Access

11. Next Steps Work with Green Team Subcommittee on: Draft Ordinance
Examine further historic and specimen tree issues
Constraints / Opportunities
Application for Tree City Designation
Arbor Day celebration recommendations