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Tag Archives: Trees
Not a Forest Without More Trees
A written plan loses its meaning if no measurable milestones are in place. Much of the city’s newly released draft Urban Forest Plan update spells out in great detail guidelines for selecting, planting, removing and caring for trees. It sets … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Quality of Life, Trees
Tagged Alameda, Trees, Urban Forest Plan
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Plan for Trees not Clear Cut
Many beautiful mature trees at Alameda Point could be cut down unless measures are taken to protect them. The second phase of redevelopment at the former Naval Air Station is focused on the Main Street neighborhood. The neighborhood is near … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, Parks and Open Space, Trees
Tagged Alameda Point, development, Main Street neighborhood, Trees
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‘Brooming’ Street Trees
It’s spring, and the trees are brooming everywhere! (And, no, I didn’t misspell that word.) Many of Alameda’s street trees no longer have their wide canopies because they’ve been pruned to look like brooms—one long tree trunk with some branches … Continue reading
Krusi Park Trees Slated for Removal
These two large cottonwood trees at Krusi Park, a major visual landmark, are slated for removal within the next few weeks to coincide with major renovations funded by Measure WW park district funds. Included in the plans are the replacement of the … Continue reading
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Tree Policy Roots
The loss on Park Street of 28 mature trees in one fell swoop on October 19 and 20 (and three more trees days later) is not only heart-wrenching, it shows how official city policy doesn’t always guide official city action. The … Continue reading
Chop Park Street, Fall Specials, Plenty of Tree Parking
Park Street getting back to its roots: Twenty-six trees were removed to make way for new street lights and parking meter pay stations/kiosks.
In Memoriam: Tree Grande, October 2011
At the corner of Park Street and Central Avenue in Alameda Two of Grande’s neighbors that were the last mature trees standing:
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