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<br />Memorandum <br />To: Joe Stevens, Director of Parks and Recreation <br />From: Chris Lichty, Supervisor of Forestry and Horticulture <br />Date: July 10th, 2013 <br />Re: Golf Course Tree Update <br />Tree work at Coal Creek Golf Course continues through the summer with ongoing tree replacement, <br />misc. tree pruning/removal and preparation for root pruning adjacent to selected greens. <br /> <br />Tree Replacement – 10 Austrian and Ponderosa pines have been replaced so far with more <br />evergreens to be replaced in the coming weeks. All dead and declining trees will be replaced before <br />the end of August. The City will have an additional year of warranty on all replacement trees planted <br />this year. The coniferous (evergreens) trees planted last fall suffered through a very difficult winter. <br />Along with two late, severe freeze events this spring, last winter was extremely tough on trees. A total <br />of 53 evergreens were planted last fall. It is estimated that a total of 20 evergreens will need to be <br />replaced this year. On a better note, the majority of deciduous (leaves) are healthy and establishing <br />well. Out of 27 deciduous trees, only 1 needs replacing. The City will continue to monitor the newly <br />planted trees throughout the year. <br /> <br />Root Pruning – It is anticipated root pruning on # 18 and # 6 greens will take place during the late fall <br />and winter of this year. Both of these greens will be evaluated as to the extent of root pruning needed. <br />Traditional trenching techniques, greater than 2 feet in depth, will be incorporated along with installation <br />of a root barrier. This should provide the best solution for root invasion. Root pruning on #5 green has <br />been discussed. The size and proximity of the Cottonwoods on this green prohibit root pruning <br />because of the possible negative impacts to the trees. <br /> <br />Misc. Tree Pruning/Removal – As time and resources allow, some tree pruning and removal (dead) <br />will take place this year. Specifically, a dead removal near the tee box on # 4 and some pruning near <br />the creek by # 6 woman’s tee box. As always, any hazardous tree issues will be addressed as they <br />arise. <br /> <br />Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! <br /> <br />Respectfully, <br />Chris Lichty <br /> <br /> <br />PARKS & RECREATION <br /> <br />6