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[Renee Thompson]

Since our last major windstorm, I've noticed there are quite a few trees in Broadstone with red ribbons tied around their trunks. I'm wondering if these trees have been earmarked for removal, since some of them are damaged (large branches have broken off). Some, though, appear perfectly healthy.

Coincidentally, a neighbor mentioned that the City will come out and remove trees in yards, free of charge. I reviewed the City's website and can't find anything mentioning this service. Can anyone enlighten?

Thanks!

[Bill Z]

Since our last major windstorm, I've noticed there are quite a few trees in Broadstone with red ribbons tied around their trunks. I'm wondering if these trees have been earmarked for removal, since some of them are damaged (large branches have broken off). Some, though, appear perfectly healthy.

Coincidentally, a neighbor mentioned that the City will come out and remove trees in yards, free of charge. I reviewed the City's website and can't find anything mentioning this service. Can anyone enlighten?

Thanks!

I've never heard of the city removing trees, however, you can cut up fallen branches etc and schedule for a pick-up. I suppose you could cut down your own tree, cut it up into pieces that meet the criteria, pile it up on the street and have it removed for free, I think you can schedule 2 pick-ups per calendar year

[MrsTuffPaws]

It's a stretch, but I think Red Ribbon Week (Drug Prevention Campaign) was either this week, or last week. Maybe that was it?

[Jolene]

Yes, Red Ribbon Week was last week.

[AMETHYST PRODUCTIVITY]

That's the first thing I thought too. It's this week at the middle schools.

[Renee Thompson]

Okay, that explains it -- Red Ribbon Week. If it had been a pink ribbon, or even a yellow ribbon, I would have gotten it, but I missed the red-ribbon campaign entirely.

Thanks for the feedback.

[folsom500]

I've never heard of the city removing trees, however, you can cut up fallen branches etc and schedule for a pick-up. I suppose you could cut down your own tree, cut it up into pieces that meet the criteria, pile it up on the street and have it removed for free, I think you can schedule 2 pick-ups per calendar year

Although the Op has likely found out what the ribbons were for- I have a comment on your post.

In Folsom I know if you have a developer planted OAK that you would need a permit to have it removed as they were planted as part of mitigation for removal of Native Oaks. I do not know if that is the case with other type of trees.

[Terry]

Although the Op has likely found out what the ribbons were for- I have a comment on your post.

In Folsom I know if you have a developer planted OAK that you would need a permit to have it removed as they were planted as part of mitigation for removal of Native Oaks. I do not know if that is the case with other type of trees.

The City does not remove trees from private property, only from its right-of-way and city property. In fact, all tree removal (even on private property) requires a permit from the City signed off by the City's arborist.

[ducky]

The City does not remove trees from private property, only from its right-of-way and city property. In fact, all tree removal (even on private property) requires a permit from the City signed off by the City's arborist.

Do you know where that is cited in the muni code? I've never heard of that. I don't think SMUD has either. They seem overly eager to take out trees.