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<br />2 <br /> <br />forms the foundation of the City’s tree care program, program with an annual budget of at least <br />$2 per capita and an annual Arbor Day celebration and proclamation. <br /> <br />Arbor Day <br />The 2017 Arbor Day Celebration was held at Hansen Park. The fourth grade class from Bel Air <br />assisted in planting trees throughout the park. The 2018 celebration is scheduled for April 27 at <br />New Brighton Lions Park. <br /> <br />Tree Sale <br />The Parks and Recreation Department partners with the Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. <br />Paul and Ramsey County for an annual tree sale. Residents of New Brighton donated $352 to <br />plant in the City parks in 2017. The 2018 Tree Sale deadline is April 20, with the pick-up being <br />May 5. It was noted a link for the tree sale was available on the City’s website. <br /> <br />Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) <br />Ash trees are treated in New Brighton to keep them healthy. The treatments began in 2010 and <br />will continue in 2018. Staff described how the trees were treated throughout the City and <br />happily reported EAB was spreading slower than anticipated. It was noted the City was working <br />with a private company to assist homeowners in treating their Ash trees. <br /> <br />Diseased Tree Survey <br />Staff are looking for three main diseases. These include EAB as mentioned above, but also Oak <br />Wilt and Dutch Elm disease. <br /> <br />Missouri Gravel Bed & Tree Planting <br />The Parks and Recreation Department operates a Missouri Gravel Bed to provide young trees for <br />planting throughout the year within New Brighton. In 2017, there were 115 trees tended to in the <br />gravel bed. <br /> <br />Buckthorn <br />Buckthorn is an invasive species and difficult plant to eradicate. The City and its residents have <br />invested a lot of time and energy into buckthorn removal. A Boy Scout project removed two <br />truckloads of buckthorn and other wood debris from Driftwood Park. The positive effects of <br />these efforts can be seen at Hansen Park. Buckthorn still persists throughout the City and <br />requires constant and consistent effort to manage. <br /> <br />Tree Trimming <br />City staff clear alleyways, sidewalks, streets, rights of ways and signs, enhancing site lines and <br />safety. <br /> <br />Other Projects <br />Staff have had the opportunity to perform some out of the ordinary projects in 2017 as well. One <br />fun project included teaming with Department of Community Assets and Development to <br />remove a fallen willow tree from Rice Creek. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> Staff explained they would be conducting a more thorough review of the City’s Ash <br />trees with a bucket truck in 2018.