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Urban forestry to replant dying trees at North Beach Oceanside Park; city will pilot five resilient species and extend watering period
Summary
City staff reported a 69% survival rate for trees planted near the North Beach boardwalk, described a replanning that lowered average per-tree cost from ~$4,000 to ~$1,600 by using bubbler irrigation via adjacent park irrigation, and said the city will pilot five candidate species and extend watering to two years pending state review.
City environmental staff told the committee that tree plantings adjacent to the North Beach Oceanside Park boardwalk are exhibiting an overall survival rate of 69 percent, and staff described an updated planting and irrigation strategy to improve survival.
Urban Forestry staff said many trees initially struggled in the harsh salty, windy environment and that earlier bids produced high per-tree costs (near…
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