10/09/2012
Pocket Road Ornamental Pear Tree
Replacement Project
As many of you know, several years ago there was a campaign to prune a significant mistletoe infestation from the pear trees along Pocket Road. The campaign, which was a short-term fix, but was successful and kept the trees from immediately dying. The City Arborist, the Riverlake Community Association, and Council Member Darrell Fong have continued to discuss a long-term strategy to replace the pear trees. All of the parties agree that the trees are susceptible to infection and do need to be replaced. The concern is whether to replace the trees in small batches, all at once, or in phases. Given the available funding and desire to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds, the City Public Works Department believes the best approach is to replace the trees in two phases. Starting the last week of October, the Public Works, Urban Forestry Division will begin removing/replacing the pear trees. Replanting should be complete by approximately December 1.
We have attached an informational flyer that explains the entire project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Thank you,
Noah
Noah Painter
District Director
Councilmember Darrell Fong
City of Sacramento, District 7
(916) 808-7338
[email protected]