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the development review process. <br /> 2. The City will plant native tree species in appropriate locations on public lands and <br /> encourage their use on private lands, but not to the detriment of species diversity. <br /> • Seven native species have been found that perform well as public trees and which are <br /> being regularly used. These are: <br /> • <br /> 1. <br /> 2. <br /> 3. <br /> 4. <br /> 5. <br /> 6. <br /> 7. <br /> • City staff strongly encourage the use of native trees as a part of the development review <br /> process. <br /> • The approved City street tree list identifies which trees are native and under what <br /> conditions they will do well. <br /> 3. The City will encourage citizens to grow trees that produce food <br /> No activity has occurred on this policy. Possible ideas for future activities include: <br /> a. Work with the public gardeners, food bank agencies, and other interested parties <br /> to facilitate their involvement in developing and maintaining fruit and nut trees on <br /> public lands. <br /> b. Work with Lane Community College and Oregon State University Extension to <br /> develop an orchard program. <br /> c. Determine if property under current city ownership could be made available for <br /> this activity. <br /> TREES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY <br /> 4. The City will establish or enhance the character of its streets through the use of trees <br /> in rights -of -way. <br />