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SENT BYrEWEB ;10 -19 -94 ; 8 :49AM ; EUGENE-' 503 683 6883;# 3 <br /> The new pruning methods minimize the <br /> impact while maximizing the long -term ROUND OVER <br /> health and safety of the trees. Trees that (Old method) <br /> • to • • • • • <br /> are pruned using this method may ini- <br /> Bally appear loss u E L e , 'ts4 <br /> uniform; however, over = r, »,r , ' , <br /> time these trees will • typically attain a �-r j T t , � � ., rv4 , l jD , L5S ✓�� ,:�.` J', * • <br /> larger crown than a similar tree repeat- <br /> edly rounded oven <br /> Rep1actg Trees � }� <br /> BEFORE AFTER PRUNING FUTURE YEARS <br /> A few trees may be removed due to ex- <br /> cessive rot. All trees targeted for re- DIRECTIONAL <br /> moval will be reviewed by the City of (New method) .J ' �� 1: � � ., •,., <br /> • <br /> Eugene for structural soundness and :- `�, <br /> posted for seven days to allow public • • • • • • '' a' ?' • • • ; ? .; <br /> comment Two ■ trees will be planted in d� ;,�r v � � Y <br /> the local area by the City of Eugene for <br /> each tree that must be removed. . <br /> rC 1 �. <br /> Undergrounding powerlines in the area <br /> would eliminate the need for tree prun- ? ng <br /> ing. However, the cost is typically pro- <br /> hibitive. For example, the approximate BEFORE AFTER PRUNING FUTURE YEARS <br /> cost would be $50,000 per square city I • • • • overhead wires 1 <br /> block, in addition to $1,000 to $2,000 <br /> per individual household for new service <br /> connections. <br /> If you have questions regarding the tree prun- <br /> ing project or line clearance call Marty <br /> Douglass at EWEB, 484 -2411. <br /> EUGENE <br /> For questions regarding street tree mainte- <br /> nance, specific tree removals or replacement <br /> tree planting, call the City of Eugene Office MEN <br /> of Urhan Forestry at 687 -5220. EWEB <br />