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Upland shortens tree-trimming cycle, OKs $1.41 million contract amendment
Summary
The Upland City Council voted unanimously March 9 to shorten the city—orest grid pruning cycle from seven to four years and approved a first amendment to the West Coast Arborist contract for $1,410,880 through June 30, 2027, citing storm damage, liability risk and long-term savings.
The Upland City Council on Monday adopted a new urban forest grid pruning cycle and authorized a $1,410,880 amendment to the city—ontract with West Coast Arborist Inc.
Assistant City Manager Damien Arula told the council that Upland is home to more than 29,000 public trees and that the city has been operating on a seven-year trimming cycle, longer than the 4-to-5-year industry best practice. Arula said staff recommends moving to a four-year cycle to reduce stress on trees, increase inspections, reduce reactive overtime and lower long-term claim risk.
"Smaller cuts equals less stress on the trees,"…
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