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OVERVIEW: <br /> The task before the city and the community representatives, as to tree issues, <br /> is to blend the conservation with replacement options. Taking a long -term <br /> view, and using urban forest planning and planting as your priorities, is <br /> strongly advised. <br /> Extensive, proactive community tree planting is a good and cost - effective <br /> alternative to costly long -term care for ailing trees. We believe that every <br /> dollar spent for planting and caring for new trees will provide geometrically <br /> greater benefits to the community. <br /> Whiteaker residents clearly want a voice in matters affecting the livability, <br /> beauty, and value of their neighborhood, of which long term urban forest <br /> planning and planting are a major part. They have a significant emotional <br /> attachment to these historic trees, which in some cases was even expressed <br /> to us in some intimidating ways. Your decisions will of course reflect the <br /> priorities that you select and your available funds. <br /> Let's cooperate positively, and grow a great urban forest! <br /> "Recommendation for Minimum invasive hazard treatment" may be <br /> considered as an alternative. <br /> COSTS ESTIMATES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF REMEDIES: <br /> It is impossible to provide cost calculations per tree without first knowing <br /> the scope and frequency of treatments desired. When several different kinds <br /> of treatments are provided for the same tree, the cost goes down. As to the <br /> frequency of treatments, we recommend a minimum of every three years. If <br /> you decide to treat once every five years, naturally the cost will also be <br /> different. <br /> The estimated average costs per tree by type of treatment are as follows: <br /> Cabling $ 980. <br /> Pruning $ 850. <br /> Shaping & Balancing .....$785. <br /> Crown Reduction $850. _ <br /> Aphids .$850. <br /> Tree Root Nutrients $485. <br /> 8 <br />