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INTRODUCTION <br />the recent inventory assessed most <br />of the public trees as being in “fair” <br />condition, meaning there are still <br />areas for improvement in how the <br />City is managing the urban forest. <br />Analyzing the current urban forestry <br />program identifies operational <br />challenges and provides guidance <br />to enhance operational efficiency <br />which will help the City to better <br />manage and care for its trees. <br />While the City works on improving <br />their urban forest program and <br />the management of public trees <br />throughout Pleasanton, it is <br />important to note that private <br />trees (discussed more in Key <br />Finding 2) and the residents and <br />businesses that care for them, <br />play an equally important role in <br />contributing to the City’s overall <br />canopy. One of the most prominent <br />ways the City has protected <br />private trees is through the Tree <br />Preservation Ordinance. <br />TREE CITY USA <br />The City of Pleasanton has been recognized as <br />a Tree City USA (Arbor Day Foundation 2024) <br />for the past 8 years! This means the City is <br />committed to maintaining a Tree Board or <br />department, has an adopted tree ordinance, <br />spends at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, <br />and celebrates an annual Arbor Day! <br />CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN | 7