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SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS: <br /> 1. Within two years, stabilize and/or replace at least a third of the <br /> trees, most if not all to be replaced by planting the right tree for the <br /> right place and the rest to be stabilized quickly. <br /> 2. Another third should be stabilized and replaced over a period of <br /> time, within a decade. (Trees in this group are considered near <br /> the balance point of replacement and conservation. When <br /> conservation is chosen, and as appropriate for each individual tree, <br /> pruning, immediate cabling, balancing, <br /> and monitoring are recommended.) <br /> 3. The final third where it would be possible , appropriate and <br /> effective, could be pruned, cabled, balanced, and monitored <br /> for a decade or longer. Root crown examinations are <br /> recommended to be done periodically for all keeper trees. <br /> OUR SUGGESTIONS: <br /> 1. With the cooperation of the neighborhood, proactively start a joint <br /> urban forest improvement project. Start planting trees in the <br /> hundreds of empty planting spaces in the neighborhood. <br /> 2. Make a joint city - community public announcement stating the <br /> commencement of immediate tree planting, phased pruning, and <br /> replacement of the most apparently hazardous trees. <br /> 3. Document and publicize the net gain of this win -win plan <br /> as an excellent model project illustrating how to turn a <br /> negative and hostile situation into a constructive and <br /> community - building venture for other communities to <br /> follow. We know this is an excellent opportunity for all <br /> concerned. <br /> 7 <br />