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URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES <br />106 1 CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN <br />1.3.2 Establishment Care <br />Establishment care refers to the maintenance actions <br />that are taken to ensure a newly planted tree can <br />successfully grow. These actions typically include: <br />■ supplemental watering <br />■ keeping the watering basin free <br />of weeds and debris <br />■ adjusting stakes and ties <br />■ structural pruning <br />■ adding mulch <br />The amount of time a tree will need establishment <br />care can vary based on species selection, site <br />characteristics, and the presence of the above <br />actions. Pleasanton historically experiences <br />mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. It is <br />expected that future climate conditions will <br />make these seasonal conditions more variable, <br />with more extreme weather events, extended <br />periods of drought, and severe heat. Based on <br />these factors, three years of establishment care <br />is a recommended time -frame to ensure newly <br />planted trees successfully transplant into the <br />landscape. Industry best management practices for <br />establishment care can be found in Appendix J. <br />