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Staff reports erosion-control progress and volunteer work in Bidwell Park; council to consider $200,000 for tree work
Summary
Parks staff updated commissioners on erosion-control work and coordination with resource conservation districts and volunteers; Urban Forest Manager said crews have assessed over 700 trees post-fire and that the city council may consider a $200,000 supplemental appropriation to cover removal costs.
Parks staff told the commission on Nov. 18 that erosion-control work in Bidwell Park is ongoing and coordinated with resource conservation districts, volunteers and FEMA review teams.
Linda Herman said crews have worked upstream of the ecological reserve and that volunteers and outside crews have helped with removal and stabilization work. She noted recent rain could complicate access but said the work continues and that staff will provide follow-up details on the counts and scope.
Urban Forest Manager Richie Bamlett reported that more than 700 trees have been assessed after the fire and that 55 of the worst trees along Upper Park Drive were removed. "We did remove the 55 worst trees along Upper Park Drive... but the other trees are coming back," Bamlett said, describing regrowth and plans for monthly reassessment.
Bamlett told commissioners he expects additional removals and that the council will consider adding roughly $200,000 on its agenda to help cover those costs. Staff said they will pursue available reimbursement programs and monitor survival of replacement plantings.
