Tree Policies and Guidelines
Tree Policies Update Process 2023-2024
The City’s Tree Policies and Guidelines Manual describes the day-to-day maintenance operations of the urban forest. The manual was written in the late 90s and over the years it has been updated to address changes in urban forest industry and the priorities of the community. These have been minor changes to address grant requirements, water restrictions, and nursery stock standards. However, much has changed in the industry over the years. Since the manual's adoption in the 90s, it has never been reviewed by an outside urban forest professional.
In July 2023, the City contracted with Dudek to review the manual. The goal of the review is to recommend changes that meet industry standards, while considering community character, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with State and local regulations. Additionally, Dudek will make recommendations on reforestation goals, appropriate planting, and infrastructure versus tree conflicts. Recommended revisions will go through a robust community input process. We encourage the community to participate in the process.
Tree Policies & Guidelines Manual Revised Draft
The City and its consultant, Dudek, have revised the Tree Policies and Guidelines Manual.
Below is a list the schedule of the community input process:
| Meeting |
Date |
Location |
| Community Meeting #1 |
September 30, 2023 @ 8am |
Alexander Hughes Community Center -Grove Room |
| Sustainability Meeting |
October 2, 2023 @ 5:30pm |
City Hall - Citrus Room |
| Community Meeting #2 |
November 8, 2023 @ 7pm |
City Hall - Council Chamber
Community Meeting #2 Video |
| Community Meeting #3 |
December 4, 2023 @ 7pm |
City Hall - Council Chamber
Community Meeting #3 Video |
| Internal City Review |
March - Mid-May 2024 |
|
| Public Comment Period |
June 3 - July 8, 2024 |
|
| Community Workshop |
September 18, 2024 @ 6pm |
City Hall - Council Chamber
Community Workshop Video
09-18-2024 Community Workshop Power Point Presentation(PDF, 4MB) |
| Tree Committee Meeting |
December 18, 2024 |
City Hall - Council Chamber
Staff-Report-Item-2-Tree-Policies-and-Guidelines-Manual-Revisions.pdf(PDF, 113KB)
Attachment-B-Updated-Tree-Policies-and-Guidelines-Manual.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
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| Community & Human Services Commission |
January 15, 2025 |
City Hall - Council Chamber |
| City Council |
February 2025 |
City Hall - Council Chamber |
For more information, please email trees@claremontca.gov.