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Glendora updates urban forestry manual; staff recommends preservation, species lists and outreach
Summary
Parks staff and a consultant presented an updated urban forestry manual that includes a tree inventory, canopy analysis, recommended and undesirable species lists, and outreach measures such as free street‑tree giveaways. Council accepted the report 5–0 and asked staff to continue public engagement.
Parks and landscape staff presented an updated Urban Forestry Manual to the Glendora City Council on May 20, including a new city tree inventory, canopy‑cover analysis and recommended tree‑planting practices.
Contract supervisor Matthew Baceflug and consultant Kanami Ohtani said the city lost approximately 0.5% of canopy cover between 2018 and 2022 (about 44 acres) and attributed the loss to factors including drought, development and infrastructure conflicts. The update includes recommended planting lists and an undesirable‑species list, guidance for high‑fire‑severity zones and water‑wise tree practices. Staff highlighted outreach work — online surveys, Earth Day and National Night Out engagement — and volunteer tree plantings; staff reported more than 30 trees planted along Route 66 and roughly 200 trees planted during the recent rainy season.
The manual also describes maintenance standards for downtown ficus trees and proposes programs such as free street‑tree giveaways, heritage and memorial tree designation, and volunteer planting days. Council members praised the work, asked questions about trimming cycles and replacement ratios, and authorized receipt and filing of the update.
Council voted 5–0 to receive and file the manual; staff said the city will continue community engagement and incorporate council feedback into final guidance.
