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P a g e | 23 A P P E N D I X B <br /> Develop a program to shred fallen leaves using mulching blades on mowers with the material <br />moved to shrub beds as compost material. <br /> <br /> Continue to expand use of other “green” techniques in on-going maintenance, operations, and <br />capital improvement projects and practices, including storm water management, plant <br />materials, recycled materials, and energy efficient materials. <br /> <br /> Identify locally available materials and sustainable products. <br /> <br /> Seek grant funding to enhance or restore natural habitat in existing parks. Develop a plan for a <br />habitat restoration pilot project within the park system. Many grant programs are available <br />through the State of California Department of Natural Resources. <br /> <br /> Continue to research and incorporate sustainable green techniques and materials into capital <br />improvement projects and/or operations and maintenance practices. Use research and <br />experience to develop additional sustainable standard details and specifications. <br /> <br />Long-term Recommendations <br /> <br /> Work with other municipal and regional jurisdictions including East Bay Regional Park District to <br />improve shared ecological systems, using watershed protection principles and regional projects <br />such as trails and greenways as a basis for cooperation. <br /> <br /> Manage and maintain City-owned urban natural areas to facilitate public access and promote <br />ecological values. <br /> <br /> While the City currently tracks all park and street trees it should move forward with the <br />development and implementation of an urban tree and forest management and development <br />plan on a city-wide basis. When completed, the urban forestry management plan should lay out <br />for the City its urban forestry-related operations, policies, programs, and financial implications. <br />The plan will serve as a management tool for the City to efficiently and cost-effectively maintain <br />and enhance its urban forest resource and establish priorities towards a sustainable urban <br />forestry program. <br /> <br /> Develop a green waste/composting benchmark and evaluate the potential of contracting out <br />this work. <br /> <br /> Consider implementation of larger renewable energy demonstration project. Plan and budget <br />for one medium to large scale renewable energy installation at an existing City facility. Evaluate <br />best available technology and conditions for the specific park chosen. Track potential funding <br />opportunities. <br /> <br /> Develop a vehicle right sizing program expanding the use of hybrid and/or electric vehicles and <br />equipment. <br /> <br /> Reduce emissions from landscape maintenance equipment either by the purchase of equipment <br />with the highest standards and/or modified and reduced maintenance practices.