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• <br /> • <br /> PARK POLICY GOVERNING TRIES ON PUBLIC LAND <br /> . s <br /> 1.0 GENERAL <br /> 1.1 The purpose of this policy is to establish criteria from which the <br /> • involvement of the EPRD in management of trees and vegetation on <br /> public property can be determined. <br /> 2.0 MANAGEMENT PROGRAM <br /> 2.1 SCOPE OF EXISTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM <br /> A. Yearly or biyearly arboricultural pruning techniques are applied to <br /> approximately 2,000 trees on public property or public right of <br /> way. <br /> B. Application of pesticides by EPRD is performed for control of <br /> insect infestation and disease while minimizing environmental <br /> impact of pesticide prolieration. Systematic observation of trees <br /> by the Tree Specialist/Sprayman is the key to the success of this <br /> program. <br /> C. Removal of existing trees on public property is performed by the <br /> EPRD for the following reasons: . <br /> I. Danger to the public safety. <br /> 2. Disease or insect infestation which cannot be controled or are <br /> contagious. <br /> 3. Obstruction or damage of public utilities. <br /> D. Stump removal is accomplished by the EPRD by the use of a one- <br /> • man stump router. This machine is capable of routing stumps <br /> below ground level which range in diameter from 6" to 18". The <br /> EPRD has no capabilities to remove large stumps. <br /> E. Planning and planting of trees for the future benefit of the <br /> • citizens of Everett is an ongoing program of the EPRD. The <br /> EPRD has established a tree nursery and is in the active process <br /> of searching out and acquiring low maintenance pest free trees. <br /> Adopted by Parks & Recreation Board <br /> November 27, 1979 <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br />