• Conduct annual Arbor Day program. Hold tree arbor maintenance work days.
  • Plant 25 trees towards goal of reducing tree vacancy
  • Seek tree donations and grants. Apply for available funding.
  • Survey the town trees for hazards and replacement needs. Make recommendations for removing high hazard tree based on their threat and identify new planting locations.
  • Work with Borough officials to assure proper treescapes at new development sites.
10. Community Stewardship Incentive Program
CSIP #1: Training – see section 6
  • CORE Training
  • CEU Training
  • Other elective Training above and beyond minimum required training
  • Identification of Emerald Ash Borer – Public Employee
CSIP #2: Ordinance Establishment- see Section 4
  • Establishing Ordinance – establishes Shade Tree Commission
  • Supplemental Ordinance - establishes Shade Tree Commission powers
  • Tree Preservation Ordinance
CSIP #3: Public Education and Awareness- see Section 7
  • Outreach Events
  • Outreach materials
CSIP #4: Arbor Day – see Section 9
  • Establishes or Expands Arbor Day Celebration
CSIP #5: Tree Inventory – see Section 9
  • Comprehensive Inventory of Street Trees
CSIP #6: Hazard Tree Assessment- see Section 9
  • Assessment of Tree Hazards
CSIP #7: Storm Damage Assessment- see Section 9
  • Pre-Storm assessment of potential damage to the tree resource after a severe storm
CSIP #8: Tree Maintenance and Removal- see Section 4 & 9
  • Pruning trees
  • Removing trees
  • Root Collar Excavations
  • Fertilization
  • Water
  • Mulching
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