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~~i <br /> i <br /> i'~i ~i ~ <br /> iii <br /> i <br /> iii ~ <br /> AUGUST 2$, 1996 Public Works <br /> Administration <br /> CONTACT: Scott Plamondon, Urban Forester, 687-5220 City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> From Public Information Section, 687-5523 (503) 687-5262 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> THIRSTY TREES NEED PLENTY OF WATER <br /> Eugene's urban forester reminds local residents that small and even medium-size trees <br /> need weekly watering during the summer. The need is particularly great at this time because of <br /> warmer than normal temperatures and the extended lack of significant rainfall. <br /> "Even trees as large as 8 inches in diameter need water during an extended dry period <br /> such as Eugene is experiencing now," says Urban Forester Scott Plamondon. For smaller trees <br /> <br /> ~rr with less-developed root systems, the need is even greater. <br /> Plamondon asks that residents apply a minimum of 15 gallons of water per week to street <br /> trees and a similar amount to trees on private property. The best method is slow soaking with a <br /> garden hose. Adjusting the water flow to a trickle reduces the amount of water that runs off <br /> before it reaches the tree roots. <br /> According to the National Weather Service, the last significant rainfall in Eugene was on <br /> July 17. Since then, there have been several showers, but nothing adequate to meet the watering <br /> needs of growing trees. During the same period, temperatures have been several degrees above <br /> normal, creating additional stress for trees and landscaping. <br /> For more tips on caring for trees, call Eugene's Urban Forestry Office at 687-5220. <br /> <br />