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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 /> 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 /> Whitaker 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 /> 6 <br />