City Trees

July/August 2025

City Trees is a premier publication focused on urban + community forestry. In each issue, you’ll learn how to best manage the trees in your community and more!

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runoff during high impact precipitation events or storms. However, we can control our irrigation and added moisture to the soil. Water quality is covered in the standard, and the use of reclaimed or recycled water has been increasing, especially in drought- prone areas. The salts in reclaimed water can be as impactful as the salts in fertilizers and snow removal. The primary way to remove salt from the soil is through flushing with less salty water. Some treatments of biochar can remove salt from the soil. There is continuing research and study on the impact of reclaimed water. The best approach is to test water quality and find well-treated water to use in plant irrigation. Soils are a fascinating and complex living system that changes with development. The more we test and incorpo- rate organic matter where appropriate and in quantities that meet critical thresholds, the more our plants will exist in a state closer to their natural living soil environment. Tree Risk Assessment for Urban Forests We Raise the Bar for Effective & Efficient Risk Assessments Contact us here to learn more! eocene.com • 866.875.5527 • Risk identification: Identifying the tree risk approach that best works for you. Approach assessment: Undertaking the tree assessment approach. Report and recommendations: Providing a report and recommendations. Routine monitoring: We create check-in points and communicate with you as the process unfolds. 1 2 3 4 Our Process: Roots to be retained and protected during excavation for a foundation.

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