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FOCUS >>> <br />DESCRIPTION: Trees are the ultimate tool for combating climate change <br />because they sequester carbon and produce clean air. Additionally, they <br />improve water quality by creating a strong soil structure for infiltration. In <br />recent years, a significant portion of the City’s tree cover has been lost to <br />invasive beetle species and drought. A revegetation program would help <br />residents replace lost trees with a more hardy species and remove dead trees. <br />Sustainable mowing practices can also help preserve water from irrigation and <br />support biodiversity. Exploring these practices and their effectiveness within the <br />City will advance SAV’s climate aciton goals. <br />INITIATIVE 3 <br />ESTABLISH A REVEGETATION PROGRAM TO REPLACE <br />LOST TREE COVER. <br />TIMELINE: 2024 - 2026 <br />ACTIONS: <br />● Share existing information with residents and property owners about the climate benefits of trees and the roles that yards play in <br />supporting pollinators and biodiversity. <br />● Share resources about adopting mow-less behavior throughout the summer. <br />● Explore developing a catalog of trees throughout the community that need to be removed and/or replaced. <br />● Examine grants at the state and federal level to help with climate-friendly municipal forestry. <br />● Determine what tree species would be the strongest and most affordable to replace dead trees. <br />● Consider establishing a revegetation fund to help residents pay to have dead trees removed and replaced with more hardy species. <br />● Use the city’s RFP process to negotiate a reduced rate for homeowners who choose to use a single vendor for tree removal. <br />CLIMATE PLAN 2023 >> 17 <br />METRICS: Monitor tree removal and planting progress in the catalog. Track resident <br />engagement with sustainable mowing.