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The Office of the Urban Forester will promulgate regulations governing the protection <br /> of trees during house moves for the manager's signature as per Eugene City Code <br /> 8.005(20)b. <br /> INSECT -AND DISEASE CONTROL <br /> The City will rely on cultural controls for insect and disease problems on City trees <br /> along streets right -of -way and other municipal properties. This approach includes, but <br /> not limited to, removing profoundly diseased trees and not planting those trees that <br /> have a propensity for insect and disease problems. The City will not spray <br /> insecticides for control. <br /> PROHIBITED VWORK <br /> Topping or the removal of more than one -third of the live crown is considered <br /> detrimental to the tree and is not permitted, unless such work is to make safe a <br /> hazardous condition. The removal of the limbs from one side of the tree, from the <br /> ground to the top, is considered detrimental and is not permitted. Climbing irons, <br /> spurs, or spikes are not to be used on City trees to be pruned or otherwise retained. <br /> EMERGENCY 'WORK <br /> Under emergency conditions caused by adverse weather or other unusual <br /> circumstances, as determined by the Urban Forester or designee, the above policy may <br /> be suspended to expedite work necessary to ensure public safety. <br /> li \ rotect. l 9/13/94 <br /> Po .cy P Po <br />