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URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES U <br />Figure 1-4. A bench at the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Center that was crafted from a recycled black locust tree (left) <br />and tree stools made from a removed tree at Alivso Adobe Community Park (right). <br />1.3.6 Urban Wood Reuse <br />Developing an urban wood reuse program contributes to <br />a sustainable urban forest and extends the environmental <br />services of a tree after it's been removed. Trees used as <br />lumber or artisan wood products will continue to store <br />carbon instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. An urban <br />wood reuse program also diverts tree debris that would <br />otherwise populate landfills and avoids the production <br />of greenhouse gas emissions during traditional disposal <br />processes. The remaining organic material can be used as <br />mulch around trees and in landscapes to develop healthy <br />soil and increase water retention. Creative reuse of urban <br />wood can significantly enhance community character <br />by transforming discarded or fallen trees into functional <br />and artistic pieces, such as benches and sculptures. This <br />approach not only promotes sustainability but also fosters a <br />sense of local identity and pride. <br />CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN 1 113 <br />