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Notices of Intent to Remove/Replace Street Trees
 

 

Date: September 30, 2008

 The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following park trees.

Both of these trees display the fruiting bodies of Sulfur Fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus).  This fungus causes heart rot of living trees and typically enters trees through wounds or dead branch stubs.  It is one of the most serious causes of decay in trees and cannot be treated.  The soft, fleshy, moist “conks” range from 2-12 inches wide, are bright orange-yellow above and red-yellow below and usually appear in the late summer or early fall.  Conks will appear on the exterior of a tree many years after the onset of decay and is an indication of extensive internal decay.  Wood decay is an irreversible process for which there is no effective treatment.  The decay columns have compromised the structural stability of both trees and they now pose a significant risk of failure.

 The work will begin in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice.  The replacement trees have not been determined and will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in spring 2009.

 For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.   E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net 

Date: September 25, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa ‘Nitida’) trees located in the street right-of-way adjacent to the following addresses. These trees will not tolerate the amount of root pruning necessary to continue performing the City wide sidewalk and curb repair program.

The work will be done in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be 24” box Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) trees planted as part of the City’s fall 2008 planting program.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walter Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974. E-mail: community.forest@smgov.net

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice. The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.  E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net

Date: September 18, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following park trees.

·        Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) @ Christine Emerson Reed Park (south of BB courts).

·        1400 blk. of Palisades Park (north of information center) – Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus).

Both of these trees display the fruiting bodies of Sulfur Fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus).  This fungus causes heart rot of living trees and typically enters trees through wounds or dead branch stubs.  It is one of the most serious causes of decay in trees and cannot be treated.  The soft, fleshy, moist “conks” range from 2-12 inches wide, are bright orange-yellow above and red-yellow below and usually appear in the late summer or early fall.  Conks will appear on the exterior of a tree many years after the onset of decay and is an indication of extensive internal decay.  Wood decay is an irreversible process for which there is no effective treatment.  The decay columns have compromised the structural stability of both trees and they now pose a significant risk of failure.

The work will begin in approximately 7 days from the date of this notice.  The replacement trees have not been determined and will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in spring 2009.

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.  

E-mail: community.forester@smgov.net 

August 27, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

The work will begin in approximately 14 days from the date of this notice.  The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008. 

For questions or concerns regarding these matters call Walt Warriner, Community Forest & Public Landscape Superintendent or Johnny Aguila, Community Forest Supervisor at (310) 458-8974.

E-mail: walter.warriner@smgov.net 

 

 August 20, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that has resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees.  The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage.  The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1st, 2008:  No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Address

Street

Tag #

Reasons for removal

2524

29th Street

1164

Extensive decay at base of tree with a lean to the southwest.

2605

29th Street

1165

Tree is dead

2607

29th Street

1167

Old root pruning wounds at the base of the trunk and the long wound on the trunk has resulted in decay.

2639

29th Street

1172

Tree is in dead.

2639

29th Street

1173

Tree is in poor condition and declining in health and structural stability.

2640

29th Street

1174

Tree is in poor condition and declining in health and structural stability.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) during the month of September, 2008.  Replacement trees will have heights ranging from 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet.  Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree. 

For questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the precise date of removals, or to purchase a larger specimen tree contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail community.forester@smgov.net.

August 20, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees.  The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage.  The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1st, 2008:  No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Address

Street

Tag #

Reasons for removal

1636

Franklin St.

1141

Extensive decay at the base as a result of root pruning.

1641

Franklin St.

1142

Fungal growth at the base of the trunk indicates extensive internal decay which renders the tree unstable.

1723

Franklin St.

1147

Extensive decay on the east side of the base as a result of root pruning.  Tree has an off balanced canopy with dieback.

1736

Franklin St.

1151

Extensive decay on sidewalk side as a result of root pruning.  Tree is in very poor structural condition.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Drake Elm (Ulmus parvifolia “Drake”) during the month of September, 2008.  Replacement trees will have heights ranging from 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet.  Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

For questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the precise date of removals, or to purchase a larger specimen tree contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail community.forester@smgov.net.

August 20, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees.  The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage.  The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1st, 2008:  No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Address

Street

Tag #

Reasons for removal

1101

Hill Street

1224

Fungal growth at the base of the trunk indicates extensive internal decay.  Tree is in declining health.

1102

Hill Street

1225

Fungal growth on the trunk indicates extensive internal decay. 

1220

Hill Street

1229

Tree is leaning and has decay at the base combined with large wounds on the trunk.

1352

Hill Street

1237

Fungal growth and hollow sound at the base of the trunk indicates extensive internal decay. 

1401

Hill Street

1239

Tree leans to the southeast and has large wounds with decay at base of trunk on the opposite side. 

1418

Hill Street

1245

Fungal growth at the base of the trunk indicates extensive internal decay.  Sparse canopy indicates tree is in decline. 

1422

Hill Street

1248

Fungal growth on the trunk and at the base indicates extensive internal decay.

1503

Hill Street

1249

Fungal growth at the base of the trunk and extensive desiccation of scaffold limbs in the canopy indicates extensive internal decay. 

1639

Hill Street

1260

Tree has been root pruned on both sides of the tree which has resulted in internal decay.  Fungal growth on the trunk and the base indicates that decay is extensive.

1645

Hill Street

1263

Hollow sounding base indicates internal decay and no root mass supporting the tree.

2019

Hill Street

1273

Tree is declining and structurally unstable.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica “Muskogee”) during the month of September, 2008.  Replacement trees will have heights ranging from 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet.  Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

For questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the precise date of removals, or to purchase a larger specimen tree contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail community.forester@smgov.net.

August 18, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees.  The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage.  The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1st, 2008:  No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Address

Street

Tag #

Reasons for removal

825

Idaho Ave

1041

Tree has an off balanced canopy and leans to the southwest. With extensive decay on the north side of the trunk base there is a good potential for failure. 

2015

Idaho Ave

1034

Cavity @ on the northwest side of the trunk base.

1331

Euclid Street

1327

Tree has fungal growth on the exterior of the trunk, indicating extensive internal decay.  Tree has had decayed limbs removed in the past.

1337X

Ocean Ave

1325

Tree has basal wounds and cracks in the stem.

1811

Pier Ave

1210

Tree is failing to the south as a result of old basal wounds and decay.

1812

Pier Ave

1211

Old wounds at the base of the tree are decayed and causing the tree to fall over.

2003

Pier Ave

1214

Old wounds at the base and extending up the trunk are decayed and render the tree unstable.

2029

Pier Ave

1222

Old wounds and dieback in the canopy indicates tree is in decline.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size trees during the month of September, 2008.  Replacement trees will have heights of approximately 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet.  Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

For questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the precise date of removals, or to purchase a larger specimen tree contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail community.forester@smgov.net.

August 18, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees.  The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage.  The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1st, 2008:  No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Address

Street

Tag #

Reasons for removal

321

Lincoln Blvd.

1049

Base of trunk has fungal growth and a hollow sound at the base indicating extensive internal decay.

442

Lincoln Blvd.

1081

Tree has fungal growth at the base of the trunk indicating extensive internal decay.  The tree also has a significant lean to the east.

513

Lincoln Blvd.

1091

Tree has extensive internal decay as a result of large limbs that were removed several years ago.

517

Lincoln Blvd.

1093

Dieback in the canopy and fungal growth at the base of the tree indicates extensive root damage and internal decay.

718

Lincoln Blvd.

1123

Tree is experiencing dieback in the crown indicating extensive root damage in the past.  Canopy consists primarily of sucker growth only.

722

Lincoln Blvd.

1125

Die back in the canopy and extensive fungal growth on the exterior of the trunk indicates that this tree is in a declining condition.

722

Lincoln Blvd.

1126

Tree has old fungal growth at the base of the tree and is dying back in the upper portions of the canopy.

801

Montana Ave.

1115

Tree has an off balanced canopy on the north side and fungal growth at the base.  Tree has repeatedly dropped limbs in the past.

801

Montana Ave.

1116

Tree leans to the southeast and has a crack.  Tree has old root pruning wounds that have decayed.

801

Montana Ave.

1121

Tree leans to the south and has an extensive cavity on the south side.

Since there is currently no designated replacement species for this section of 10th Street, a replacement species will be determined through a community process.  Notifications detailing the process of species selection will be issued to the public.  The replacement trees will be planted as part of the City’s tree replacement program in the fall of 2008.  Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size trees.  Replacement trees will have heights of approximately 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet.  Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the City’s contract rate of $600 for the 36” box tree.

For questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the precise date of removals, or to purchase a larger specimen tree contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail community.forester@smgov.net.

August 18, 2008

The Public Landscape Division of the Community Maintenance Department will be removing the following street trees.

In response to past carob tree failures that resulted in extensive property damage, the City of Santa Monica conducted an assessment of its mature carob trees.  The study has identified a total of 97 carob trees as having a high risk of failure and requiring immediate removal to prevent future injuries and/or property damage.  The following trees have been scheduled for removal during the week of September 1st, 2008:  No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours prior to the removal of these trees.

Address

Street

Tag #

Reasons for removal

1128

Ocean Park Blvd.

1289

Fungal growth on the trunk indicates extensive internal decay.  Off balanced canopy with old wounds at the base of the tree.

1128

Ocean Park Blvd.

1290

Extensive wound with resulting decay renders the tree unstable.

1212

Ocean Park Blvd.

1297

Cavity at base of trunk renders the tree unstable.  Dieback in canopy indicates root damage.

1219

Ocean Park Blvd.

1300

Tree has a significant lean to the southwest and is in an advanced stage of decline.

1302

Ocean Park Blvd.

1305

An old wound at base of trunk renders the tree unstable. 

1322

Ocean Park Blvd.

1308

Extensive wounds wound at base of trunk renders the tree unstable.

1324

Ocean Park Blvd.

1309

Tree has extensive trunk decay and is leaning severely to the south.

1332

Ocean Park Blvd.

1311

Tree has a cavity on the north side of the trunk base and is in decline.

1336

Ocean Park Blvd.

1313

Tree has wounds all around the trunk base.  Its thin canopy indicates the tree is in an advanced state of decline.

1342

Ocean Park Blvd.

1314

Tree has extensive trunk wounds on its south side.  Dieback in the canopy indicates the tree is in an advanced state of decline.

Each of trees listed above will be replaced with a 36” box size Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua) during the month of September, 2008.  Replacement trees will have heights of approximately 9 – 12 feet with a canopy spread of 5 – 10 feet.  Residents who wish to purchase a larger specimen may do so by paying the cost above the contracted cost of $600 for the 36” box tree.

For questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the precise date of removals, or to purchase a larger specimen tree contact the Community Forest and Public Landscape Superintendent, Walt Warriner, at (310) 458-8974 or E-mail