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Q9: What species of trees should I plant on my property? Are there any species that the City prohibits from planting on private property? An approved tree species list is available on our website at: https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/assets/our-government/public-works/engineeri ng/ Ian dscape ordinance/Approved-Heritage-Tree-Replacement-List.pdf. This list also contains the tree species that should not be planted anywhere in the City due to their status with the California Invasive Plant Council (CAL -IPC) or other reasons. Q10: Are there informational resources available on tree planting and tree care? Yes, the City has information for tree planting and tree care on our website. https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/our-government/pubIic-works/landscape-architecture/. Resources can also be found in the other Appendices of the Technical Assessment. Q11: If there is a drought, do I have to water my tree? The city recognizes the difficult position that homeowners face during severe drought years regarding care for their landscape. We recommend prioritizing mature trees on the property over lower value landscape such as lawn and shrubs (which can be easily replaced within a couple of growing seasons versus a tree which may take fifty or more years to grow). The City doesn't assess penalties for dead trees which suffered during the drought and were not watered but highly discourages neglecting mature trees for financial reasons as tree removal, stump grinding and planting a replacement tree can easily exceed the cost to water the tree. The city has a water conservation division which can help homeowners dial in irrigation and save money on water. https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/our-government/public-works/water- conservation/ Q12: Does the City provide trees to property owners or volunteer groups? The city looks for opportunities to provide education and materials for tree plantingto the public. Each year, the city celebrates Arbor Day and provides planting education and information. Sometimes, the city even gives a tree to attendees. More information about this event and whether a tree giveaway is included will be advertised in the Pleasanton Activity Guide under Arbor Day Celebration. Q13: Does the City have the right to remove parkway strips, concrete, pavement, and/or cobble to plant new trees? The city has the authority to remove any existing improvements in the public rights of way where city trees are planted to ensure that the tree has adequate room to grow. The City discourages improvements to this area which can restrict the trees ability to thrive. Concrete, decorative pavers, plantings and cobble are commonly installed by homeowners which may inadvertently affect city tree health. In such cases, these additions may be removed. The City is not responsible for repairing improvements made by the property owner in the parkway strip. The City can also remove existing improvements (concrete, gravel/cobbles, pavers, plants) in the parkway strip to plant a new tree. It is recommended to contact the city parks division before making any improvements in the right of way. Appendix B - FAQs 52 of 219